| 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 | $16.93 | 7.802% | $18.2509 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.44 | 6.264% | $90.792 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.51 | 13.659% | $61.9555 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.51 | 11.751% | $15.0976 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.61 | 7.197% | $91.7714 | $91.77 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.68 | 10.401% | $114.4638 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.88 | 12.606% | $259.9847 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.56 | $652.3159 | $652.31 | $652.30 | $652.50 | |