| 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 | $16.88 | 9.443% | $18.474 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.37 | 10.451% | $189.2799 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.43 | 3.570% | $114.3724 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.53 | 9.188% | $259.3543 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.31 | 13.469% | $226.1551 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.42 | 8.702% | $196.1201 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.26 | 6.668% | $5.6107 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.20 | $1,009.3665 | $1,009.36 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.50 | |