| 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 | 11.351% | $18.4843 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.98 | 8.260% | $18.3825 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.72 | 9.123% | $123.0034 | $123.00 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.26 | 10.272% | $214.2144 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.55 | 8.329% | $86.1757 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.68 | 12.652% | $126.9363 | $126.94 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.71 | 11.240% | $265.541 | $265.54 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.50 | $852.7376 | $852.73 | $852.80 | $852.70 | |