| 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 | $16.79 | 8.229% | $18.1716 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.58 | 10.850% | $215.6919 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.49 | 9.453% | $103.4221 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.73 | 12.831% | $235.5121 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.29 | 8.743% | $264.5608 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 4.708% | $261.6758 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.98 | 6.424% | $53.1907 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.77 | $1,152.2250 | $1,152.22 | $1,152.20 | $1,152.30 | |