| 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 | $16.56 | 12.508% | $18.6313 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.98 | 3.113% | $109.2792 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.55 | 12.494% | $278.4789 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.37 | 6.151% | $226.4944 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.71 | 6.390% | $83.7396 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.74 | 11.729% | $176.2413 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.91 | 13.379% | $205.1139 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.82 | $1,097.9786 | $1,097.97 | $1,098.05 | $1,097.90 | |