| 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 | $16.70 | 9.437% | $18.276 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.96 | 3.345% | $163.2438 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 8.568% | $87.7338 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.80 | 3.280% | $127.8606 | $127.86 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.92 | 12.558% | $38.1797 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.84 | 9.330% | $21.6911 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.52 | 10.452% | $112.1309 | $112.13 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.55 | $569.1159 | $569.11 | $569.20 | $569.10 | |