| 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 | $16.82 | 10.387% | $18.5671 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.74 | 7.219% | $60.8361 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.36 | 11.748% | $160.2019 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.89 | 8.543% | $84.5441 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.38 | 6.425% | $158.9777 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.32 | 3.655% | $148.5583 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.68 | 3.250% | $193.7796 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.19 | $825.4648 | $825.47 | $825.50 | $825.50 | |