| 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 | $16.34 | 12.434% | $18.3717 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.29 | 10.665% | $86.6396 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.41 | 11.638% | $173.4966 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.95 | 5.593% | $74.9182 | $74.92 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.60 | 9.142% | $50.8602 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.83 | 12.458% | $132.5093 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.33 | 8.448% | $256.2952 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.75 | $793.0908 | $793.10 | $793.05 | $793.10 | |