| 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 | $16.58 | 10.762% | $18.3643 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.50 | 4.275% | $74.5566 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.43 | 6.574% | $159.2535 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.76 | 12.236% | $228.6921 | $228.69 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 12.593% | $276.2469 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.82 | 11.393% | $198.079 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.25 | 3.236% | $187.1153 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.69 | $1,142.3077 | $1,142.31 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.40 | |