| 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 | $16.55 | 12.463% | $18.6126 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.95 | 9.761% | $208.491 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.93 | 13.873% | $278.9091 | $278.91 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.81 | 12.380% | $277.3651 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.86 | 9.725% | $181.9899 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.46 | 6.168% | $83.2994 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.56 | 13.266% | $237.3602 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.12 | $1,286.0273 | $1,286.03 | $1,286.00 | $1,286.10 | |