| 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 | $16.75 | 9.608% | $18.3593 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.73 | 13.104% | $212.3301 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.96 | 5.301% | $262.1574 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.53 | 6.795% | $150.079 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.48 | 11.862% | $226.4982 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.78 | 8.471% | $254.6682 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.42 | 6.502% | $17.4876 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.65 | $1,141.5798 | $1,141.59 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.70 | |