| 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 | $16.79 | 7.544% | $18.0566 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.65 | 6.848% | $227.2123 | $227.21 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.80 | 4.185% | $259.2123 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.76 | 13.453% | $98.4318 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.29 | 10.311% | $205.4984 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.71 | 10.226% | $227.8482 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.36 | 4.553% | $63.1082 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.36 | $1,099.3678 | $1,099.37 | $1,099.35 | $1,099.30 | |