| 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 | $16.45 | 12.483% | $18.5035 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.67 | 5.195% | $30.1594 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.72 | 13.240% | $148.0273 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.41 | 5.138% | $170.7546 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.84 | 3.611% | $206.0201 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.76 | 9.243% | $64.1912 | $64.19 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.51 | 12.763% | $161.8262 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.36 | $799.4823 | $799.48 | $799.50 | $799.50 | |