| 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 | $16.25 | 13.406% | $18.4285 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.92 | 8.323% | $39.9929 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.88 | 8.232% | $268.2855 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.26 | 11.422% | $162.9658 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.32 | 5.649% | $33.0893 | $33.09 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.40 | 10.699% | $188.6311 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.43 | 5.717% | $81.8567 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.46 | $793.2498 | $793.26 | $793.30 | $793.30 | |