| 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 | $18.50 | 12.389% | $20.792 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.26 | 11.349% | $9.1974 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.66 | 11.508% | $173.5734 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.62 | 6.212% | $144.0447 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.87 | 6.221% | $22.1683 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.34 | 3.779% | $191.3062 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.75 | 5.530% | $189.6902 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.00 | $750.7722 | $750.77 | $750.75 | $750.80 | |