| 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 | $15.94 | 13.160% | $18.0377 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.75 | 3.169% | $38.9463 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.83 | 10.874% | $181.6449 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.28 | 4.302% | $238.1006 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.26 | 5.826% | $16.149 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.89 | 8.841% | $253.4798 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.53 | 12.861% | $255.664 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.48 | $1,002.0223 | $1,002.02 | $1,002.05 | $1,001.90 | |