| 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 | $16.67 | 12.644% | $18.7778 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.50 | 11.814% | $228.6596 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.97 | 8.132% | $138.3765 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.74 | 7.671% | $89.087 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.78 | 5.716% | $243.9714 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.58 | 3.548% | $133.142 | $133.14 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.51 | 12.242% | $161.0785 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.75 | $1,013.0928 | $1,013.10 | $1,013.15 | $1,013.20 | |