| 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 | $16.76 | 11.854% | $18.7467 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.60 | 11.385% | $212.2998 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.28 | 10.140% | $206.2702 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.91 | 5.265% | $178.8558 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.50 | 3.160% | $252.2262 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.98 | 10.210% | $155.3741 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.55 | 11.383% | $235.6307 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.58 | $1,259.4035 | $1,259.41 | $1,259.40 | $1,259.40 | |