| 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 | $16.99 | 7.187% | $18.2111 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.68 | 12.169% | $83.7678 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.59 | 7.582% | $221.1778 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.65 | 8.668% | $159.3616 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.91 | 4.772% | $21.9078 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.67 | 9.169% | $198.3273 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.99 | 12.190% | $155.9329 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.48 | $858.6863 | $858.69 | $858.70 | $858.70 | |