| 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 | $16.84 | 9.754% | $18.4826 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.59 | 9.688% | $26.9723 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.58 | 8.376% | $268.3173 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.42 | 5.420% | $109.0254 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.76 | 9.646% | $80.8749 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.42 | 3.371% | $101.7377 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.55 | 3.410% | $228.0708 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.16 | $833.4810 | $833.48 | $833.45 | $833.50 | |