| 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 | $16.31 | 10.565% | $18.0332 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.27 | 3.688% | $160.9964 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.38 | 4.428% | $212.3857 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.47 | 9.791% | $172.8879 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.87 | 5.169% | $233.3385 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.99 | 12.669% | $238.847 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.97 | 5.802% | $175.5996 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.26 | $1,212.0883 | $1,212.10 | $1,212.15 | $1,212.00 | |