| 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 | $16.88 | 8.371% | $18.293 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.98 | 7.254% | $172.6575 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.90 | 3.305% | $88.739 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.55 | 12.568% | $277.5364 | $277.54 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.75 | 8.249% | $253.032 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.28 | 8.615% | $201.2419 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.55 | 3.348% | $224.8336 | $224.83 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.89 | $1,236.3334 | $1,236.33 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.20 | |