| 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 | $16.46 | 13.600% | $18.6986 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.32 | 6.842% | $233.2575 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.74 | 5.284% | $195.5545 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.68 | 4.767% | $82.4307 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.83 | 4.165% | $217.5278 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.59 | 5.531% | $228.5696 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.81 | 11.829% | $268.1771 | $268.18 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.43 | $1,244.2158 | $1,244.22 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.30 | |