| 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 | $16.96 | 11.243% | $18.8668 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.64 | 9.725% | $32.5225 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.48 | 11.806% | $250.9821 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.62 | 12.844% | $16.4978 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.98 | 6.467% | $70.2469 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.68 | 9.310% | $158.1497 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.52 | 5.692% | $26.9726 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.88 | $574.2384 | $574.24 | $574.20 | $574.20 | |