| 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 | $16.46 | 9.424% | $18.0112 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.59 | 6.435% | $44.2663 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.82 | 5.269% | $148.2398 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.62 | 3.236% | $127.6203 | $127.62 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.31 | 8.322% | $117.3236 | $117.32 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.95 | 3.835% | $54.9806 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.77 | 5.180% | $53.3999 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.52 | $563.8417 | $563.84 | $563.80 | $563.80 | |