| 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 | $16.79 | 11.488% | $18.7188 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.44 | 3.866% | $28.5008 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.72 | 3.740% | $13.1957 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.33 | 11.663% | $149.9969 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.64 | 5.847% | $25.0222 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.63 | 12.763% | $138.2813 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.38 | 11.654% | $188.003 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.93 | $561.7187 | $561.72 | $561.70 | $561.70 | |