| 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 | $16.75 | 11.529% | $18.6811 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.31 | 12.453% | $184.7715 | $184.77 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.82 | 12.871% | $8.8265 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.25 | 8.704% | $233.9854 | $233.99 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.83 | 11.501% | $219.4674 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.67 | 8.735% | $226.8973 | $226.90 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.70 | 6.537% | $148.8322 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.33 | $1,041.4614 | $1,041.47 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.50 | |