| 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 | $16.74 | 7.530% | $18.0005 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.85 | 5.487% | $232.968 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.72 | 5.735% | $139.2741 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.42 | 4.349% | $105.8308 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.77 | 13.198% | $11.0594 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.97 | 4.253% | $187.6241 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.26 | 7.736% | $43.3745 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.73 | $738.1314 | $738.12 | $738.05 | $738.20 | |