| 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 | $16.35 | 12.325% | $18.3651 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.30 | 5.814% | $160.0966 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.86 | 4.638% | $53.2189 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.80 | 8.440% | $22.5555 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.65 | 4.551% | $159.5971 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.42 | 3.343% | $236.0561 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.34 | 9.783% | $167.2434 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.72 | $817.1327 | $817.15 | $817.10 | $817.20 | |