| 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 | $17.30 | 8.150% | $18.71 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.81 | 9.835% | $79.9709 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.75 | 13.270% | $278.361 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.72 | 12.682% | $268.9945 | $268.99 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.58 | 10.643% | $171.0319 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.41 | 8.786% | $240.8631 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.72 | 12.842% | $157.6628 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.29 | $1,215.5942 | $1,215.58 | $1,215.55 | $1,215.70 | |