| 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 | $16.72 | 11.497% | $18.6423 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.51 | 8.729% | $12.5147 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.90 | 13.870% | $43.1567 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.72 | 7.405% | $266.0637 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.34 | 12.155% | $178.7078 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.62 | 9.758% | $168.6102 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.55 | 7.105% | $193.3781 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.36 | $881.0735 | $881.07 | $881.05 | $881.10 | |