| 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 | $16.30 | 11.398% | $18.1579 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.61 | 3.797% | $159.4426 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.68 | 12.569% | $273.1824 | $273.18 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.28 | 13.314% | $165.7557 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.89 | 13.188% | $248.8891 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.43 | 12.328% | $129.6602 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.49 | 8.379% | $198.8646 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.68 | $1,193.9525 | $1,193.95 | $1,193.95 | $1,194.10 | |