| 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 | $16.54 | 13.596% | $18.7888 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.72 | 12.523% | $76.2006 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.63 | 12.513% | $227.9851 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.94 | 3.473% | $198.6061 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.81 | 4.424% | $9.1998 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.58 | 9.114% | $150.119 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 4.300% | $260.4371 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.92 | $941.3365 | $941.35 | $941.35 | $941.30 | |