| 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 | $16.99 | 8.742% | $18.4753 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.26 | 8.460% | $205.2714 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.39 | 5.581% | $31.0303 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.99 | 5.151% | $68.3376 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.25 | 9.294% | $235.2553 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.40 | 6.452% | $115.394 | $115.39 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.96 | 8.821% | $246.9801 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.24 | $920.7440 | $920.75 | $920.80 | $920.80 | |