| 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 | $16.38 | 11.552% | $18.2722 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 11.801% | $87.4955 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.60 | 10.681% | $58.2182 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.78 | 7.351% | $167.2314 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.78 | 10.375% | $126.6884 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.61 | 6.199% | $193.93 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.46 | 6.134% | $94.9475 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.87 | $746.7832 | $746.79 | $746.80 | $746.70 | |