| 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 | $16.73 | 12.243% | $18.7783 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.96 | 3.122% | $216.515 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.31 | 8.383% | $156.4075 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.59 | 7.657% | $108.2922 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.33 | 12.317% | $235.1132 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.55 | 8.466% | $186.0734 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.48 | 10.494% | $32.5736 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.95 | $953.7532 | $953.75 | $953.70 | $953.80 | |