| 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 | $16.78 | 8.402% | $18.1899 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.70 | 3.464% | $9.0014 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.33 | 10.405% | $163.7637 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.70 | 8.185% | $230.1095 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.52 | 4.458% | $261.6882 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.41 | 12.392% | $80.2591 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.82 | 5.423% | $263.3677 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.26 | $1,026.3795 | $1,026.38 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.50 | |