| 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 | $16.56 | 8.822% | $18.0209 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.77 | 7.569% | $42.7802 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.82 | 6.156% | $247.1524 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.88 | 9.494% | $198.0527 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.30 | 5.184% | $113.9143 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.92 | 9.747% | $56.9806 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.37 | 6.576% | $12.1177 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.62 | $689.0188 | $689.01 | $689.00 | $689.10 | |