| 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 | $16.58 | 12.680% | $18.6823 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.28 | 6.119% | $115.9668 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.73 | 13.416% | $279.8313 | $279.83 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.96 | 5.714% | $238.8714 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.93 | 4.591% | $41.7632 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.79 | 5.697% | $114.9878 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.83 | 10.110% | $269.5823 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.10 | $1,079.6851 | $1,079.68 | $1,079.70 | $1,079.80 | |