| 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 | $16.82 | 8.548% | $18.2578 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.27 | 8.388% | $259.34 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.61 | 9.686% | $217.8474 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.81 | 10.286% | $83.6078 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.60 | 10.585% | $138.8948 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.39 | 12.360% | $262.237 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.79 | 12.672% | $134.9698 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.29 | $1,115.1546 | $1,115.16 | $1,115.15 | $1,115.10 | |