| 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 | $15.85 | 13.687% | $18.0194 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.46 | 4.114% | $15.0549 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.67 | 5.636% | $261.6287 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.28 | 7.274% | $179.4479 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.70 | 11.390% | $277.0269 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.82 | 6.165% | $51.8298 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 5.511% | $240.3224 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.55 | $1,043.3300 | $1,043.33 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.20 | |