| 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 | $16.53 | 10.388% | $18.2471 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.33 | 4.403% | $25.4012 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.33 | 10.426% | $180.3588 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.79 | 3.847% | $204.3605 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.59 | 13.106% | $172.5884 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.66 | 9.121% | $186.2259 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.81 | 8.699% | $140.0152 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.04 | $927.1971 | $927.21 | $927.20 | $927.20 | |