| 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 | $16.51 | 10.516% | $18.2462 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.81 | 12.567% | $48.1899 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.57 | 11.568% | $255.011 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.75 | 11.662% | $190.6629 | $190.66 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 3.249% | $254.8082 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.59 | 9.388% | $32.3679 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.59 | 5.828% | $73.6457 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.61 | $872.9318 | $872.94 | $872.90 | $872.90 | |