| 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 | $18.65 | 7.713% | $20.0885 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.30 | 6.450% | $175.9619 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.90 | 9.403% | $250.4235 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.70 | 3.202% | $217.4466 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.37 | 13.448% | $210.2986 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.75 | 8.511% | $231.9423 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.83 | 6.342% | $12.5803 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.50 | $1,118.7417 | $1,118.74 | $1,118.75 | $1,118.70 | |