| 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 | $16.50 | 10.338% | $18.2058 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.98 | 13.758% | $152.413 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.27 | 5.741% | $101.7969 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.66 | 11.563% | $54.2866 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.84 | 11.125% | $220.961 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.48 | 9.419% | $76.0243 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.86 | 8.729% | $222.7422 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.59 | $846.4298 | $846.43 | $846.40 | $846.40 | |