| 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 | $16.62 | 11.404% | $18.5153 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.42 | 7.206% | $268.4653 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.74 | 3.143% | $206.0178 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.58 | 9.263% | $236.6418 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.47 | 13.216% | $228.0963 | $228.10 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.54 | 8.261% | $168.3892 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.35 | 9.370% | $167.7189 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.72 | $1,293.8446 | $1,293.86 | $1,293.80 | $1,293.80 | |