| 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 | $16.91 | 11.284% | $18.8181 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.70 | 5.548% | $146.3951 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.26 | 4.397% | $191.3179 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.27 | 12.845% | $280.1603 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.79 | 8.761% | $6.2973 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.94 | 10.735% | $70.804 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.55 | 7.345% | $114.3761 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.42 | $828.1688 | $828.18 | $828.15 | $828.20 | |