| 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 | $16.70 | 10.488% | $18.4515 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 3.316% | $17.1505 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.66 | 3.161% | $240.0144 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 3.364% | $19.1223 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.36 | 11.231% | $80.4868 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.63 | 13.813% | $9.8221 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.46 | 9.480% | $100.1304 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.91 | $485.1780 | $485.17 | $485.15 | $485.20 | |