| 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 | $16.38 | 10.115% | $18.0368 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.91 | 3.232% | $27.7797 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.94 | 4.371% | $238.947 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.33 | 4.533% | $149.8271 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.60 | 8.717% | $245.2656 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.90 | 6.771% | $226.2477 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.58 | 3.261% | $51.1968 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.64 | $957.3007 | $957.32 | $957.35 | $957.20 | |