| 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 | $16.44 | 9.508% | $18.0031 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.32 | 9.513% | $79.1998 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.77 | 10.870% | $158.2891 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.87 | 4.736% | $217.7147 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.28 | 4.166% | $23.2082 | $23.21 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.54 | 12.238% | $107.2322 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.38 | 6.210% | $85.3716 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.60 | $689.0187 | $689.01 | $689.00 | $689.00 | |