| 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 | $16.62 | 9.388% | $18.1803 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.35 | 3.319% | $121.2448 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.38 | 6.637% | $223.2766 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.50 | 11.655% | $227.2179 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.65 | 7.261% | $62.9086 | $62.91 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.61 | 12.284% | $235.3585 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.50 | 10.255% | $273.9837 | $273.98 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.61 | $1,162.1704 | $1,162.17 | $1,162.20 | $1,162.20 | |