| 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 | $16.94 | 7.645% | $18.2351 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.86 | 7.704% | $6.3115 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.83 | 4.579% | $91.8517 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.74 | 5.426% | $11.3228 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.40 | 12.291% | $55.4718 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.75 | 5.406% | $83.0072 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.40 | 13.795% | $278.115 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.92 | $544.3151 | $544.32 | $544.25 | $544.30 | |