| 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 | $16.64 | 11.424% | $18.541 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.43 | 9.603% | $46.5046 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.25 | 8.623% | $166.4647 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.56 | 11.430% | $241.3128 | $241.31 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.30 | 12.657% | $182.8423 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.84 | 3.668% | $58.9249 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.73 | 10.672% | $266.4207 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.75 | $981.0110 | $980.99 | $980.95 | $980.90 | |