| 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 | $16.58 | 13.382% | $18.7987 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.71 | 3.491% | $83.5276 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.85 | 12.298% | $279.4536 | $279.45 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.49 | 7.805% | $253.87 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.77 | 11.633% | $20.9535 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.94 | 7.197% | $262.5683 | $262.57 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.25 | 12.331% | $108.1186 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.59 | $1,027.2903 | $1,027.29 | $1,027.25 | $1,027.40 | |