| 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 | $16.43 | 10.163% | $18.0998 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.48 | 11.437% | $58.4821 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.97 | 10.277% | $255.8096 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.47 | 9.847% | $9.304 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.42 | 12.817% | $23.0372 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.44 | 13.872% | $284.0423 | $284.04 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.29 | 3.191% | $253.1172 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.50 | $901.8922 | $901.89 | $901.90 | $901.80 | |