| 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 | $16.71 | 10.500% | $18.4646 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.41 | 11.744% | $116.6719 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.82 | 13.268% | $242.1896 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.86 | 5.460% | $208.6632 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.53 | 12.721% | $272.255 | $272.26 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.77 | 6.199% | $219.5877 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.86 | 4.207% | $261.4137 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.96 | $1,339.2457 | $1,339.24 | $1,339.20 | $1,339.40 | |