| 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 | $16.63 | 13.487% | $18.8729 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.34 | 3.310% | $194.5741 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.67 | 5.301% | $233.4207 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.55 | 13.640% | $36.9898 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.93 | 6.714% | $56.4837 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.61 | 7.743% | $83.6193 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.80 | 10.158% | $255.3462 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.53 | $879.3067 | $879.30 | $879.25 | $879.30 | |