| 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 | $16.99 | 10.254% | $18.7322 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.90 | 9.831% | $160.2434 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.82 | 6.832% | $8.3543 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.78 | 13.874% | $85.155 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.37 | 11.271% | $276.3638 | $276.36 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.81 | 13.823% | $210.3563 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.37 | 3.266% | $111.9094 | $111.91 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.04 | $871.1144 | $871.11 | $871.10 | $871.20 | |