| 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 | $16.67 | 13.286% | $18.8848 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.48 | 8.663% | $75.4991 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.96 | 11.435% | $246.2268 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.98 | 13.479% | $66.9299 | $66.93 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.54 | 7.706% | $31.8164 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.76 | 5.702% | $184.7248 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.29 | 6.441% | $244.0586 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.68 | $868.1404 | $868.14 | $868.15 | $868.10 | |