| 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 | $16.86 | 5.477% | $17.7834 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.71 | 7.415% | $254.262 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.57 | 3.628% | $85.5656 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.50 | 6.696% | $226.729 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.48 | 6.183% | $214.9993 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.43 | 13.426% | $188.7749 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.88 | 8.159% | $227.0041 | $227.00 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.43 | $1,215.1183 | $1,215.11 | $1,215.10 | $1,215.20 | |