| 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 | $16.71 | 9.836% | $18.3536 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 6.182% | $38.13 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.60 | 5.699% | $256.4258 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.93 | 9.363% | $51.3241 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.34 | 8.444% | $25.3108 | $25.31 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.75 | 9.721% | $237.8203 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.73 | 4.417% | $72.81 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.97 | $700.1746 | $700.17 | $700.15 | $700.10 | |