| 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 | $16.88 | 13.619% | $19.1789 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.47 | 4.699% | $115.661 | $115.66 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.36 | 11.383% | $216.484 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.25 | 5.827% | $161.1216 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.57 | 11.816% | $237.6873 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.28 | 8.480% | $236.7901 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 13.225% | $274.5706 | $274.57 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.31 | $1,261.4935 | $1,261.49 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.60 | |