| 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 | $16.51 | 8.357% | $17.8897 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.50 | 3.433% | $168.0786 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.36 | 8.361% | $178.1021 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.28 | 10.125% | $136.8634 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.90 | 6.695% | $260.2291 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.91 | 9.770% | $195.2918 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.70 | 13.822% | $118.0334 | $118.03 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.16 | $1,074.4881 | $1,074.48 | $1,074.55 | $1,074.50 | |