| 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 | $16.87 | 9.699% | $18.5062 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.61 | 13.286% | $269.1789 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.52 | 9.680% | $146.4447 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.77 | 10.819% | $272.3599 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.47 | 4.249% | $198.5631 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.42 | 13.473% | $146.8568 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.28 | 4.771% | $160.593 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.94 | $1,212.5026 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.60 | |