| 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 | $202.97 | 7.581% | $218.3572 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.57 | 3.134% | $216.1379 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.61 | 6.613% | $188.2892 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.87 | 9.827% | $166.7943 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 10.631% | $17.9775 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.53 | 9.482% | $56.4161 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.56 | 13.227% | $182.9295 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.36 | $1,046.9017 | $1,046.91 | $1,046.95 | $1,046.90 | |