| 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 | $16.71 | 10.450% | $18.4562 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.54 | 4.798% | $188.1543 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.50 | 3.633% | $75.1339 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.36 | 6.146% | $69.377 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.79 | 13.321% | $235.4697 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.32 | 12.615% | $135.4984 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.59 | 13.511% | $138.018 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.81 | $860.1075 | $860.11 | $860.10 | $860.20 | |