| 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 | $16.28 | 13.285% | $18.4428 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.38 | 7.473% | $159.4684 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.89 | 12.647% | $236.4348 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.74 | 3.218% | $156.623 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.32 | 13.630% | $252.6222 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.91 | 12.587% | $97.8494 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.30 | 3.517% | $250.8217 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.82 | $1,172.2623 | $1,172.25 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.10 | |