| 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 | $16.67 | 10.190% | $18.3687 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.48 | 7.263% | $120.6494 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.39 | 5.722% | $186.483 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.46 | 3.337% | $257.7845 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.98 | 12.169% | $33.6283 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.55 | 6.338% | $233.4651 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.72 | 7.339% | $218.671 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.25 | $1,069.0500 | $1,069.05 | $1,069.05 | $1,069.10 | |