| 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 | $16.67 | 8.499% | $18.0868 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.91 | 9.104% | $42.4524 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.55 | 4.512% | $70.5979 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.77 | 3.164% | $119.433 | $119.43 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.48 | 6.314% | $140.8448 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.66 | 5.487% | $5.9706 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.32 | 13.348% | $250.8618 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.36 | $648.2473 | $648.24 | $648.25 | $648.30 | |