| 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 | $16.25 | 11.638% | $18.1412 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.47 | 13.569% | $261.7425 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.66 | 8.698% | $256.1577 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.86 | 3.111% | $117.4022 | $117.40 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.68 | 13.658% | $46.2361 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.92 | 6.547% | $57.4501 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.66 | 5.827% | $110.7585 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.50 | $867.8883 | $867.89 | $867.90 | $867.90 | |