| 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 | $16.64 | 9.413% | $18.2063 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.58 | 8.365% | $28.8034 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.42 | 5.660% | $194.8582 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.43 | 13.873% | $108.669 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 13.203% | $41.6927 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.71 | 6.134% | $107.9489 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.64 | 9.433% | $198.7741 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.25 | $698.9526 | $698.95 | $698.90 | $699.00 | |