| 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 | $16.75 | 7.498% | $18.0059 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.59 | 8.588% | $237.3625 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.69 | 10.492% | $164.2906 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.41 | 8.233% | $137.8997 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.84 | 6.784% | $90.5955 | $90.60 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.32 | 5.385% | $237.4535 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.30 | 10.830% | $229.7506 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.90 | $1,115.3583 | $1,115.36 | $1,115.35 | $1,115.50 | |