| 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 | $16.81 | 11.655% | $18.7692 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.61 | 9.312% | $91.3958 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.65 | 7.160% | $23.2001 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.96 | 7.403% | $51.5105 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.88 | 5.709% | $212.3482 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.90 | 9.476% | $143.3041 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.92 | 10.116% | $158.4789 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.73 | $699.0068 | $699.01 | $699.00 | $699.00 | |