| 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 | $17.44 | 7.650% | $18.7742 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.57 | 9.267% | $211.5081 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.43 | 6.730% | $228.8611 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.51 | 12.451% | $182.7441 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.88 | 9.864% | $178.9465 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.98 | 8.834% | $187.1727 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.48 | 13.211% | $225.8333 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.29 | $1,233.8400 | $1,233.83 | $1,233.80 | $1,233.80 | |