| 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 | $16.86 | 9.854% | $18.5214 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.29 | 11.353% | $24.8206 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.58 | 9.800% | $230.1188 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.83 | 13.407% | $253.8389 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.67 | 8.204% | $42.9245 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.88 | 3.426% | $143.638 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.37 | 6.442% | $163.2501 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.48 | $877.1123 | $877.11 | $877.05 | $877.00 | |