| 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 | $16.99 | 9.123% | $18.54 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.58 | 9.441% | $49.8832 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.68 | 12.114% | $100.5438 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.26 | 7.259% | $264.136 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.79 | 7.186% | $101.6016 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.54 | 3.286% | $132.7638 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.49 | 6.398% | $235.6609 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.33 | $903.1293 | $903.12 | $903.15 | $903.10 | |