| 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 | $16.64 | 13.349% | $18.8613 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.36 | 8.601% | $174.1526 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.44 | 7.241% | $84.1198 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.52 | 9.565% | $218.6041 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.78 | 4.802% | $243.9581 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.85 | 11.800% | $54.6143 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.82 | 13.541% | $201.8986 | $201.90 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.41 | $996.2088 | $996.20 | $996.15 | $996.30 | |