| 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 | $16.41 | 13.347% | $18.6002 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.90 | 9.475% | $52.4385 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.81 | 10.425% | $167.6362 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.55 | 13.792% | $144.0038 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.45 | 10.224% | $242.9888 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.28 | 5.688% | $129.2353 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.46 | 9.312% | $84.6731 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.86 | $839.5759 | $839.58 | $839.60 | $839.50 | |