| 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 | $16.53 | 11.138% | $18.3711 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.99 | 8.232% | $242.4289 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.67 | 3.445% | $88.6213 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.90 | 8.749% | $35.7784 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.71 | 8.637% | $163.7268 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.53 | 9.323% | $154.7248 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.39 | 12.264% | $279.9752 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.72 | $983.6265 | $983.63 | $983.65 | $983.60 | |