| 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 | $16.27 | 11.147% | $18.0836 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.50 | 6.431% | $11.1753 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.68 | 11.272% | $171.0028 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.39 | 7.321% | $137.7894 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.93 | 6.185% | $185.7494 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.46 | 9.402% | $251.0338 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.68 | 7.835% | $205.6198 | $205.62 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.91 | $980.4541 | $980.45 | $980.50 | $980.40 | |