| 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 | $16.65 | 8.324% | $18.0359 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.59 | 12.610% | $53.5911 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.80 | 7.728% | $135.5218 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.67 | 11.197% | $143.0772 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.95 | 6.742% | $118.4302 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.70 | 3.230% | $198.9242 | $198.92 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.55 | 5.872% | $229.2658 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.91 | $896.8462 | $896.85 | $896.85 | $896.80 | |