| 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 | $17.55 | 3.775% | $18.2125 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.78 | 13.836% | $203.516 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.84 | 6.193% | $209.0303 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.56 | 12.634% | $51.3161 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.85 | 7.468% | $264.2101 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.37 | 13.546% | $140.0817 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.60 | 11.527% | $40.8189 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.55 | $927.1856 | $927.19 | $927.15 | $927.10 | |