| 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 | $16.25 | 10.527% | $17.9606 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.30 | 4.637% | $42.1687 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.44 | 12.508% | $31.9973 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.35 | 5.375% | $179.5063 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.66 | 11.128% | $255.2166 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.65 | 10.291% | $215.7843 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.91 | 10.662% | $114.9889 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.56 | $857.6227 | $857.63 | $857.60 | $857.70 | |