| 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 | $16.35 | 13.102% | $18.4922 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.77 | 11.390% | $151.2342 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.57 | 8.638% | $213.5497 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.95 | 4.632% | $210.258 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.64 | 13.668% | $261.0272 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.94 | 11.846% | $192.308 | $192.31 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.58 | 9.389% | $220.5063 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.80 | $1,267.3756 | $1,267.38 | $1,267.40 | $1,267.30 | |