| 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 | $16.75 | 7.804% | $18.0572 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.96 | 8.501% | $31.4219 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.35 | 5.699% | $212.8249 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.94 | 3.357% | $206.652 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.64 | 13.262% | $107.1912 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.56 | 5.125% | $139.3537 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.52 | 6.499% | $249.7615 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.72 | $965.2624 | $965.25 | $965.20 | $965.40 | |