| 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 | $16.63 | 11.476% | $18.5385 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.28 | 10.234% | $211.9579 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.90 | 9.404% | $28.3356 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.78 | 8.189% | $137.162 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.99 | 13.174% | $107.504 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.64 | 8.749% | $186.6568 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.53 | 3.321% | $177.2265 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.75 | $867.3813 | $867.39 | $867.40 | $867.40 | |