| 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 | $16.40 | 12.508% | $18.4513 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.91 | 5.703% | $54.8704 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.46 | 9.822% | $25.7642 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.71 | 4.194% | $258.099 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.37 | 7.263% | $110.8778 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.28 | 3.705% | $175.5518 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.82 | 10.347% | $230.4266 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.95 | $874.0411 | $874.04 | $874.05 | $874.20 | |