| 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 | $16.50 | 11.383% | $18.3782 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.27 | 6.335% | $235.2875 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.41 | 5.108% | $126.5605 | $126.56 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.39 | 12.521% | $263.738 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.61 | 4.339% | $119.5829 | $119.58 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.36 | 6.504% | $145.2289 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.62 | 12.754% | $31.1427 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.16 | $939.9187 | $939.92 | $940.00 | $939.90 | |