| 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 | $17.58 | 3.578% | $18.209 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.51 | 10.681% | $266.1989 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.89 | 7.394% | $62.1704 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.83 | 11.485% | $111.2955 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.85 | 8.834% | $172.8828 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.74 | 5.708% | $120.2323 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.36 | 10.192% | $133.729 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.76 | $884.7179 | $884.72 | $884.75 | $884.70 | |