| 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 | $16.83 | 9.585% | $18.4432 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.45 | 7.111% | $176.144 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.79 | 8.125% | $227.9167 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.81 | 4.526% | $141.9568 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.68 | 9.405% | $95.9263 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.63 | 10.511% | $108.997 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.46 | 9.814% | $254.1755 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.65 | $1,023.5595 | $1,023.57 | $1,023.60 | $1,023.50 | |