| 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 | $16.42 | 12.665% | $18.4996 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.84 | 11.793% | $90.3735 | $90.37 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.86 | 7.335% | $153.3388 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.45 | 12.346% | $243.1729 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.31 | 7.516% | $218.5908 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.51 | 4.675% | $45.5441 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.83 | 3.273% | $202.2395 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.22 | $971.7592 | $971.75 | $971.75 | $971.70 | |