| 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 | $16.78 | 12.397% | $18.8602 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.60 | 11.201% | $130.7724 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.68 | 10.519% | $237.2622 | $237.26 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.25 | 11.628% | $68.3722 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.59 | 13.509% | $23.3715 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.55 | 5.820% | $142.3808 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.81 | 6.434% | $257.3681 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.26 | $878.3874 | $878.38 | $878.30 | $878.60 | |