| 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 | $16.51 | 11.240% | $18.3657 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.49 | 9.361% | $10.3784 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.36 | 7.289% | $105.5295 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.91 | 12.787% | $254.7971 | $254.80 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.76 | 8.278% | $86.3625 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.26 | 7.182% | $147.118 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.60 | 6.176% | $248.0271 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.89 | $870.5783 | $870.59 | $870.60 | $870.60 | |