| 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 | $16.65 | 9.590% | $18.2467 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.46 | 12.174% | $81.2813 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.82 | 8.780% | $41.1406 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.72 | 9.783% | $168.7584 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.84 | 10.780% | $178.1786 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.43 | 3.735% | $246.298 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.86 | 4.849% | $138.2539 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.78 | $872.1575 | $872.16 | $872.20 | $872.20 | |