| 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 | $16.59 | 13.680% | $18.8595 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.55 | 9.671% | $255.0399 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.39 | 12.154% | $210.1654 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.52 | 13.413% | $17.6017 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.65 | 9.864% | $147.9319 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.65 | 8.223% | $261.5209 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.50 | 9.777% | $198.1475 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.85 | $1,109.2668 | $1,109.27 | $1,109.25 | $1,109.20 | |