| 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 | $16.25 | 11.705% | $18.1521 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.33 | 4.546% | $14.9814 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.29 | 13.284% | $113.6125 | $113.61 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.29 | 12.517% | $84.714 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.99 | 6.214% | $217.7281 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.60 | 3.816% | $70.1796 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.52 | 11.292% | $35.0792 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.27 | $554.4469 | $554.44 | $554.50 | $554.50 | |