| 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 | $16.38 | 10.120% | $18.0377 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.97 | 11.754% | $27.905 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.77 | 12.716% | $211.6468 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.96 | 11.733% | $231.2426 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.60 | 8.155% | $202.8988 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.82 | 3.382% | $222.0852 | $222.09 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.56 | 6.260% | $237.5549 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.06 | $1,151.3710 | $1,151.38 | $1,151.40 | $1,151.30 | |