| 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 | $16.94 | 11.874% | $18.9515 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 9.818% | $18.5043 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.65 | 10.833% | $178.0532 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.46 | 8.485% | $30.8748 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.71 | 3.375% | $212.6527 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.86 | 9.239% | $208.4936 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.36 | 4.251% | $12.8854 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.83 | $680.4155 | $680.40 | $680.40 | $680.60 | |