| 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 | $16.36 | 10.628% | $18.0987 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 5.262% | $75.4729 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.90 | 7.611% | $7.4252 | $7.43 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.77 | 11.628% | $240.8597 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.26 | 13.644% | $205.9911 | $205.99 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.98 | 6.245% | $135.9724 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.74 | 3.346% | $215.7244 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.71 | $899.5444 | $899.54 | $899.50 | $899.60 | |