| 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 | $16.60 | 12.345% | $18.6493 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.99 | 5.731% | $40.1672 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.41 | 6.625% | $163.5734 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.69 | 4.338% | $52.8889 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.50 | 12.203% | $210.3806 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.47 | 11.271% | $267.5734 | $267.57 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.33 | 6.766% | $154.0954 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.99 | $907.3282 | $907.33 | $907.30 | $907.40 | |