| 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 | $16.43 | 10.552% | $18.1637 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.34 | 12.771% | $83.834 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.48 | 6.120% | $247.769 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.25 | 11.334% | $20.3185 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.95 | 8.254% | $178.565 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.25 | 8.704% | $218.7668 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.76 | 13.785% | $272.8109 | $272.81 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.46 | $1,040.2279 | $1,040.23 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.30 | |