| 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 | $17.98 | 11.747% | $20.0921 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.63 | 7.356% | $214.3148 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.96 | 8.863% | $272.114 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.29 | 11.389% | $70.4981 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.49 | 4.556% | $185.5764 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.73 | 3.139% | $232.8157 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.74 | 5.801% | $182.7606 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.82 | $1,178.1717 | $1,178.17 | $1,178.15 | $1,178.20 | |