| 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 | $18.79 | 9.450% | $20.5657 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.59 | 8.646% | $191.858 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.67 | 3.734% | $204.0137 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.75 | 8.327% | $219.633 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.95 | 6.110% | $207.9225 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.54 | 9.784% | $158.6818 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.71 | 9.776% | $196.1807 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.00 | $1,198.8554 | $1,198.85 | $1,198.85 | $1,198.90 | |