| 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 | $16.97 | 9.358% | $18.5581 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.25 | 12.744% | $9.3014 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.57 | 13.400% | $183.2204 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.61 | 6.849% | $198.3224 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.37 | 6.643% | $29.1882 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.44 | 3.714% | $55.4248 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.94 | 6.337% | $39.2809 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.15 | $533.2962 | $533.29 | $533.25 | $533.30 | |