| 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 | $16.74 | 11.285% | $18.6291 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.63 | 9.716% | $74.2009 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.51 | 13.189% | $149.9867 | $149.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.55 | 3.472% | $223.0339 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.49 | 13.283% | $57.1966 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.62 | 6.442% | $160.3229 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.76 | 10.418% | $167.5704 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.30 | $850.9405 | $850.94 | $850.95 | $850.90 | |