| 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 | $16.29 | 12.668% | $18.3536 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.90 | 3.821% | $225.1877 | $225.19 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.68 | 10.537% | $261.619 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 7.760% | $159.2693 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.44 | 4.697% | $179.4925 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.27 | 8.742% | $269.9738 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.37 | 7.423% | $48.7378 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.75 | $1,162.6337 | $1,162.63 | $1,162.60 | $1,162.70 | |