| 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 | $16.45 | 11.766% | $18.3855 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.53 | 5.513% | $156.7185 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.33 | 4.398% | $80.731 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.46 | 13.578% | $268.5665 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.97 | 5.849% | $44.4248 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 3.791% | $259.2284 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.71 | 10.550% | $253.9444 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.21 | $1,081.9991 | $1,082.00 | $1,082.00 | $1,081.90 | |