| 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 | $16.85 | 8.363% | $18.2592 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.34 | 5.705% | $93.3798 | $93.38 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.80 | 5.414% | $230.6458 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.75 | 6.563% | $127.6092 | $127.61 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.89 | 9.481% | $230.8845 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.49 | 10.816% | $241.0137 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.98 | 13.611% | $204.4771 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.10 | $1,146.2693 | $1,146.27 | $1,146.30 | $1,146.30 | |