| 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 | $16.62 | 12.337% | $18.6704 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.49 | 11.234% | $146.2616 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.28 | 11.425% | $237.6472 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.33 | 4.269% | $188.0283 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.50 | 9.530% | $129.7931 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.35 | 6.821% | $242.8575 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.61 | 5.776% | $247.1033 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.18 | $1,210.3614 | $1,210.36 | $1,210.35 | $1,210.40 | |