| 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 | $16.81 | 11.125% | $18.6801 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.43 | 12.857% | $18.5424 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.85 | 12.209% | $121.0174 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.53 | 4.633% | $137.6238 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.55 | 3.110% | $226.378 | $226.38 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.99 | 3.837% | $59.1767 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 5.517% | $243.3222 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.76 | $824.7406 | $824.74 | $824.75 | $824.70 | |