| 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 | $16.36 | 10.865% | $18.1375 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.80 | 5.306% | $28.222 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.59 | 4.171% | $132.9118 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.25 | 8.353% | $260.3181 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.50 | 4.783% | $165.0332 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.36 | 3.418% | $217.5501 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.93 | 7.645% | $217.3675 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.79 | $1,039.5402 | $1,039.54 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.50 | |