| 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 | $16.56 | 11.289% | $18.4295 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.78 | 3.261% | $73.0881 | $73.09 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.51 | 4.346% | $193.5723 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.29 | 11.315% | $238.5369 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.64 | 4.657% | $200.5647 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.83 | 13.786% | $252.4115 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.25 | 5.500% | $199.6588 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.86 | $1,176.2618 | $1,176.26 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.30 | |