| 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 | $16.93 | 8.636% | $18.3921 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.27 | 6.656% | $47.2166 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.46 | 4.667% | $216.0955 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.90 | 5.110% | $77.6763 | $77.68 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.67 | 13.473% | $158.4877 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.40 | 4.319% | $155.8526 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.65 | 9.346% | $104.5894 | $104.59 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.28 | $778.3102 | $778.32 | $778.35 | $778.40 | |