| 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 | $16.38 | 13.336% | $18.5644 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.34 | 8.500% | $39.4289 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.42 | 6.503% | $201.738 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.76 | 11.510% | $228.3279 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.94 | 7.228% | $269.0779 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.71 | 8.630% | $149.5944 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.53 | 6.799% | $83.8693 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.08 | $990.6008 | $990.60 | $990.65 | $990.60 | |