| 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 | $17.96 | 10.256% | $19.802 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.71 | 4.225% | $176.8802 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.37 | 8.830% | $207.1797 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.54 | 8.713% | $84.2961 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.88 | 9.382% | $212.0698 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.38 | 12.573% | $186.1732 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.88 | 10.364% | $225.0101 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.72 | $1,111.4111 | $1,111.41 | $1,111.40 | $1,111.50 | |