| 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 | $16.83 | 7.181% | $18.0386 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.52 | 4.354% | $225.9473 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.42 | 13.438% | $32.2391 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.39 | 5.530% | $31.0153 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.97 | 3.190% | $187.7748 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.48 | 6.491% | $143.2091 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.86 | 12.661% | $203.7587 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.47 | $841.9829 | $841.99 | $841.95 | $841.90 | |