| 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 | 11.599% | $18.425 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.27 | 6.452% | $263.2239 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.46 | 7.608% | $209.2545 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.81 | 6.676% | $245.1521 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.52 | 9.676% | $192.5033 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.72 | 12.331% | $227.7174 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.61 | 12.335% | $243.3288 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.90 | $1,399.6050 | $1,399.60 | $1,399.60 | $1,399.60 | |