| 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 | $16.38 | 12.685% | $18.4578 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.78 | 6.587% | $87.1668 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.82 | 3.591% | $35.0345 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.85 | 5.789% | $249.5034 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.73 | 9.748% | $241.1493 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.64 | 11.754% | $18.5959 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.73 | 4.204% | $98.7124 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.93 | $748.6201 | $748.62 | $748.60 | $748.60 | |