| 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 | $16.26 | 12.503% | $18.293 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.93 | 7.626% | $172.1263 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.91 | 13.438% | $170.0549 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.95 | 11.802% | $130.7524 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.94 | 6.702% | $208.0049 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.48 | 13.622% | $216.4272 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.41 | 13.726% | $276.8205 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.88 | $1,192.4792 | $1,192.47 | $1,192.50 | $1,192.50 | |