| 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 | $16.86 | 11.414% | $18.7844 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.54 | 7.288% | $46.7132 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.98 | 5.305% | $9.4564 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.41 | 13.447% | $245.5107 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.37 | 11.777% | $151.3125 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.99 | 3.841% | $235.7087 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.49 | 3.317% | $174.0788 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.64 | $881.5647 | $881.56 | $881.55 | $881.60 | |