| 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 | $17.46 | 7.735% | $18.8105 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.56 | 8.151% | $261.2496 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.55 | 11.333% | $25.1056 | $25.11 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.84 | 10.626% | $206.6936 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.42 | 9.200% | $187.1906 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.40 | 9.652% | $246.0591 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 8.256% | $262.8456 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.03 | $1,207.9546 | $1,207.96 | $1,207.95 | $1,207.90 | |