| 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 | $16.71 | 10.347% | $18.439 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.71 | 8.257% | $147.9981 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.54 | 13.689% | $238.2239 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.39 | 8.457% | $252.0432 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.80 | 4.371% | $71.8072 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.42 | 7.689% | $104.9106 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.44 | 12.687% | $88.3917 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.01 | $921.8137 | $921.81 | $921.80 | $921.70 | |