| 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 | $16.84 | 11.589% | $18.7916 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.93 | 3.800% | $52.8653 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 9.358% | $151.6905 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.63 | 4.704% | $181.7976 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.43 | 6.127% | $229.6907 | $229.69 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.26 | 13.549% | $226.2577 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.72 | 7.315% | $171.4035 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.52 | $1,032.4969 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.60 | |