| 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 | $16.51 | 11.832% | $18.4635 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 9.146% | $75.7364 | $75.74 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.41 | 12.840% | $53.4974 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.39 | 4.107% | $238.811 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.31 | 12.180% | $100.188 | $100.19 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.94 | 6.734% | $162.1716 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.81 | 9.127% | $60.9038 | $60.90 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.76 | $709.7717 | $709.77 | $709.75 | $709.80 | |