| 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 | $20.25 | 7.295% | $21.7272 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.29 | 11.394% | $18.1461 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.67 | 3.753% | $153.2121 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.73 | 9.715% | $247.6597 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.40 | 6.116% | $188.2498 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.54 | 12.508% | $170.4946 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.93 | 8.731% | $218.4732 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.81 | $1,017.9627 | $1,017.96 | $1,017.95 | $1,017.90 | |