| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $17.80 | 13.345% | $20.1754 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.95 | 10.669% | $168.1615 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.47 | 6.830% | $152.2007 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.54 | 5.300% | $5.8336 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.67 | 10.121% | $254.0161 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.41 | 3.751% | $183.0271 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.49 | 5.375% | $59.5263 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.33 | $842.9407 | $842.95 | $843.00 | $842.90 | |