| 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 | $16.89 | 6.782% | $18.0355 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.83 | 4.195% | $88.3886 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.66 | 4.398% | $136.4064 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.75 | 13.204% | $221.5968 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.94 | 8.683% | $64.0578 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.64 | 8.683% | $61.5581 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.91 | 12.452% | $243.9196 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.62 | $833.9628 | $833.98 | $833.95 | $834.00 | |