| 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 | $16.74 | 8.136% | $18.102 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.46 | 12.464% | $280.5527 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.31 | 8.427% | $78.4036 | $78.40 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.45 | 3.163% | $63.3937 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.78 | 11.469% | $211.5459 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.76 | 12.838% | $272.7971 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.51 | 9.719% | $234.261 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.01 | $1,159.0560 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.10 | |