| 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 | $17.96 | 4.571% | $18.781 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.54 | 5.321% | $213.3172 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.98 | 12.181% | $210.8778 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.94 | 6.540% | $138.4381 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.52 | 7.187% | $148.4754 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.87 | 3.208% | $212.4743 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.77 | 3.290% | $129.9078 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.58 | $1,072.2716 | $1,072.28 | $1,072.30 | $1,072.30 | |