| 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 | $16.73 | 9.293% | $18.2847 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.99 | 5.383% | $24.2276 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.91 | 11.641% | $119.3554 | $119.36 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.71 | 13.164% | $107.1776 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.64 | 13.750% | $279.4155 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.67 | 9.618% | $86.2365 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.67 | 7.124% | $216.037 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.32 | $850.7343 | $850.75 | $850.80 | $850.70 | |