| 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 | 10.810% | $18.1507 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.78 | 7.200% | $39.4282 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.86 | 10.430% | $150.0302 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.56 | 13.406% | $141.2585 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.42 | 10.589% | $128.7477 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.90 | 8.789% | $167.4263 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.76 | 8.273% | $224.948 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.66 | $869.9896 | $870.00 | $870.05 | $869.90 | |