| 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 | $16.32 | 13.259% | $18.4839 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.88 | 6.850% | $36.2008 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.90 | 13.734% | $271.7105 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.47 | 6.869% | $228.1333 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.71 | 12.660% | $6.4329 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.98 | 10.579% | $256.5212 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.54 | 8.723% | $13.6339 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.80 | $831.1165 | $831.10 | $831.15 | $831.00 | |