| 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 | $15.92 | 13.371% | $18.0487 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.42 | 9.532% | $54.1307 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.35 | 3.449% | $55.19 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.42 | 13.444% | $272.7421 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.92 | 8.248% | $51.8724 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.83 | 3.203% | $223.7751 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.89 | 5.303% | $152.5735 | $152.57 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.75 | $828.3325 | $828.33 | $828.35 | $828.30 | |