| 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 | $16.49 | 13.525% | $18.7203 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.32 | 7.135% | $181.401 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.48 | 11.517% | $202.3811 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.58 | 6.645% | $56.0739 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.30 | 10.466% | $27.9479 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.40 | 10.275% | $52.2704 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.40 | 5.845% | $214.2303 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.97 | $753.0249 | $753.02 | $753.00 | $753.00 | |