| 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 | 10.195% | $18.4356 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.63 | 6.300% | $239.8447 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.39 | 7.112% | $223.2107 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.71 | 11.242% | $219.9366 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 9.438% | $20.3007 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.87 | 4.423% | $51.0315 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.47 | 6.695% | $99.7278 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.35 | $872.4876 | $872.49 | $872.55 | $872.30 | |