| 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 | $16.59 | 9.411% | $18.1513 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.97 | 9.356% | $156.3463 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.34 | 7.681% | $6.827 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.28 | 12.525% | $256.8721 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.37 | 9.577% | $49.7151 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.34 | 3.458% | $205.1986 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.95 | 10.612% | $87.3282 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.84 | $780.4386 | $780.45 | $780.45 | $780.40 | |