| 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 | $17.64 | 6.452% | $18.7781 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.86 | 10.764% | $12.029 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.27 | 5.146% | $22.3646 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.26 | 3.673% | $95.6487 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.36 | 3.435% | $176.2119 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.42 | 12.563% | $116.4127 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.75 | 4.749% | $110.7721 | $110.77 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.56 | $552.2171 | $552.21 | $552.20 | $552.20 | |