| 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 | $16.60 | 8.817% | $18.0636 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.89 | 11.654% | $30.0238 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.61 | 11.143% | $200.7354 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.75 | 7.466% | $269.471 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.67 | 4.184% | $88.2126 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.66 | 10.638% | $39.4535 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.78 | 8.153% | $154.4209 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.96 | $800.3808 | $800.37 | $800.30 | $800.40 | |