| 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 | $16.84 | 9.740% | $18.4802 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.65 | 8.790% | $81.2117 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.62 | 13.643% | $260.9471 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.73 | 13.727% | $168.0089 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.41 | 11.569% | $133.2245 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.62 | 13.743% | $158.808 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.30 | 3.588% | $35.5307 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.17 | $856.2111 | $856.21 | $856.20 | $856.10 | |