| 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 | $15.96 | 13.335% | $18.0883 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.93 | 7.239% | $84.6437 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.65 | 10.211% | $77.8641 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.41 | 3.724% | $254.5491 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.45 | 5.250% | $170.9786 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.50 | 3.740% | $67.9497 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.84 | 12.268% | $259.1595 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.74 | $933.2330 | $933.23 | $933.25 | $933.20 | |