| 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 | $17.34 | 8.154% | $18.7539 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.90 | 6.384% | $36.0642 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.48 | 12.492% | $268.2709 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.46 | 3.114% | $162.3633 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.94 | 12.305% | $258.2341 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.49 | 8.778% | $10.323 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.57 | 4.651% | $208.852 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.18 | $962.8614 | $962.84 | $962.80 | $963.00 | |