| 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 | $15.97 | 7.668% | $17.1946 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.93 | 11.390% | $200.424 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.34 | 8.698% | $160.1556 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.41 | 12.685% | $9.4768 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.45 | 3.805% | $25.3803 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.45 | 9.349% | $203.8812 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.73 | 7.431% | $224.2407 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.28 | $840.7532 | $840.75 | $840.80 | $840.80 | |