| 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 | $16.91 | 7.686% | $18.2097 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.31 | 12.592% | $47.6377 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.94 | 10.317% | $222.7741 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.90 | 3.653% | $200.9832 | $200.98 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.63 | 13.124% | $194.1547 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.29 | 6.586% | $232.6666 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.77 | 5.543% | $169.6815 | $169.68 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.75 | $1,086.1075 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.20 | |