| 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 | $16.33 | 13.416% | $18.5208 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.83 | 7.688% | $202.2704 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.60 | 5.103% | $206.6325 | $206.63 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.25 | 8.750% | $8.9719 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.65 | 9.615% | $12.7701 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.89 | 3.575% | $132.4621 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.96 | 13.164% | $208.1765 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.51 | $789.8043 | $789.80 | $789.75 | $789.90 | |