| 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 | 12.691% | $18.5489 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.26 | 5.644% | $66.8304 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.73 | 9.752% | $241.1581 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.84 | 10.795% | $239.1399 | $239.14 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.91 | 8.851% | $201.2764 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.82 | 4.765% | $136.0059 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.56 | 3.390% | $235.2743 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.58 | $1,138.2339 | $1,138.24 | $1,138.25 | $1,138.20 | |