| 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 | $16.26 | 12.437% | $18.2823 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 13.811% | $78.9735 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.81 | 7.555% | $247.1721 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.74 | 4.591% | $198.451 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.90 | 12.151% | $63.8139 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.51 | 10.792% | $113.5729 | $113.57 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.93 | 12.350% | $84.1839 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.54 | $804.4496 | $804.43 | $804.40 | $804.60 | |