| 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 | $18.90 | 10.401% | $20.8658 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.62 | 4.172% | $69.3994 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.49 | 9.839% | $165.2967 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.45 | 6.292% | $181.1747 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.73 | 5.319% | $165.0665 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.75 | 9.643% | $39.1974 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.81 | 7.743% | $14.8793 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.75 | $655.8798 | $655.89 | $655.85 | $656.00 | |