| 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 | $17.56 | 7.275% | $18.8375 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.43 | 4.858% | $26.6654 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.44 | 6.421% | $168.6134 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.52 | 6.399% | $229.3111 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.33 | 13.824% | $237.1295 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.49 | 4.695% | $225.6073 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.71 | 8.280% | $196.7556 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.48 | $1,102.9198 | $1,102.93 | $1,102.90 | $1,102.90 | |