| 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 | $16.62 | 13.524% | $18.8677 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.54 | 13.249% | $162.5576 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.94 | 10.297% | $270.1615 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.87 | 3.234% | $229.0453 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.89 | 12.438% | $44.8515 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.62 | 6.686% | $238.5712 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.35 | 6.725% | $173.268 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.83 | $1,137.3228 | $1,137.33 | $1,137.25 | $1,137.50 | |