| 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 | $16.30 | 10.390% | $17.9936 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.70 | 3.118% | $50.2185 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.50 | 5.104% | $149.7732 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.28 | 7.781% | $73.5929 | $73.59 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.37 | 6.269% | $254.3761 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.35 | 12.635% | $248.1912 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.57 | 9.751% | $26.9658 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.07 | $821.1113 | $821.11 | $821.10 | $821.20 | |