| 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 | $16.80 | 9.448% | $18.3873 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.51 | 5.400% | $147.0435 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.91 | 7.851% | $239.3322 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.95 | 10.736% | $115.1101 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.38 | 7.741% | $31.6543 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.36 | 9.254% | $99.8145 | $99.81 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.58 | 11.321% | $278.9482 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.49 | $930.2901 | $930.28 | $930.30 | $930.20 | |