| 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 | $16.67 | 13.217% | $18.8733 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.50 | 6.290% | $96.1925 | $96.19 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.25 | 8.573% | $187.017 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.77 | 4.703% | $201.836 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.40 | 10.861% | $145.6714 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.87 | 4.259% | $182.3177 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.52 | 8.668% | $246.1548 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.98 | $1,078.0627 | $1,078.06 | $1,078.00 | $1,078.10 | |