| 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 | $17.60 | 3.372% | $18.1935 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.29 | 5.800% | $72.2508 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.90 | 13.368% | $217.5532 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.48 | 3.496% | $246.8173 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.48 | 11.793% | $201.764 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.28 | 9.612% | $135.1297 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.72 | 10.163% | $21.7241 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.75 | $913.4326 | $913.42 | $913.40 | $913.50 | |