| 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 | $16.56 | 10.113% | $18.2347 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.76 | 13.232% | $81.2553 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.77 | 7.788% | $254.1318 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.55 | 6.598% | $13.378 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.35 | 9.191% | $39.6909 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.63 | 5.155% | $87.9411 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.63 | 7.601% | $122.267 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.25 | $616.8988 | $616.90 | $616.95 | $616.90 | |