| 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 | $17.60 | 3.355% | $18.1905 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.80 | 4.456% | $187.8119 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.89 | 10.406% | $197.5053 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.44 | 13.145% | $144.192 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.96 | 10.347% | $218.4429 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.29 | 10.108% | $157.7738 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.71 | 5.180% | $172.1902 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.69 | $1,096.1066 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.10 | |