| 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 | 7.560% | $18.0163 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.53 | 3.588% | $147.644 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.75 | 6.105% | $142.9765 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.86 | 5.827% | $142.7183 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.45 | 5.536% | $242.1524 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.61 | 10.826% | $47.223 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.45 | 11.357% | $267.7579 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.40 | $1,008.4884 | $1,008.49 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.50 | |