| 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 | $16.52 | 13.720% | $18.7865 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.93 | 12.600% | $136.1672 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.60 | 3.792% | $170.8416 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.73 | 5.195% | $186.9631 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.63 | 11.711% | $272.1615 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.29 | 8.451% | $261.6814 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.57 | 5.371% | $82.79 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.27 | $1,129.3913 | $1,129.39 | $1,129.40 | $1,129.50 | |