| 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 | $18.80 | 8.819% | $20.458 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.77 | 3.425% | $178.6874 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.32 | 9.553% | $57.3181 | $57.32 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.51 | 6.716% | $58.1709 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.83 | 10.858% | $63.0006 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.28 | 4.504% | $236.4717 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.37 | 5.668% | $79.642 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.88 | $693.7487 | $693.75 | $693.70 | $693.80 | |