| 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 | $16.48 | 11.435% | $18.3645 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.34 | 8.792% | $63.4693 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.29 | 13.137% | $50.1084 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.49 | 10.163% | $126.1256 | $126.13 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.73 | 9.759% | $117.1458 | $117.15 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.66 | 3.480% | $227.3042 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.52 | 11.373% | $253.3958 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.51 | $855.9136 | $855.92 | $855.90 | $855.90 | |