| 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 | 11.225% | $18.4077 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.69 | 12.378% | $212.046 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.39 | 5.253% | $16.1984 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.73 | 4.705% | $214.3625 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.99 | 9.784% | $126.2406 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.75 | 4.648% | $213.2203 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.84 | 10.564% | $249.6977 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.94 | $1,050.1732 | $1,050.18 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.10 | |