| 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 | $16.63 | 8.626% | $18.0645 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.33 | 12.219% | $191.1426 | $191.14 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.55 | 12.476% | $37.7357 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.91 | 12.703% | $281.6561 | $281.66 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.75 | 10.866% | $9.7008 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.55 | 10.116% | $188.904 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.28 | 12.693% | $277.5403 | $277.54 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.00 | $1,004.7440 | $1,004.74 | $1,004.75 | $1,004.70 | |