| 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 | $16.54 | 13.225% | $18.7274 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.87 | 10.724% | $88.4353 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.46 | 10.253% | $191.2449 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.85 | 8.260% | $182.797 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.73 | 12.558% | $169.6587 | $169.66 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 8.637% | $39.9458 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.65 | 4.113% | $239.0955 | $239.10 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.87 | $929.9046 | $929.92 | $929.95 | $929.80 | |