| 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 | $16.82 | 7.235% | $18.0369 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.78 | 7.693% | $123.61 | $123.61 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.87 | 9.702% | $140.2759 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.33 | 4.610% | $260.8241 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.72 | 12.496% | $30.0589 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.48 | 7.373% | $49.907 | $49.91 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.62 | 5.653% | $161.2476 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.62 | $783.9604 | $783.97 | $783.95 | $783.90 | |