| 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 | $16.71 | 8.220% | $18.0836 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.90 | 3.858% | $50.7866 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.73 | 12.159% | $199.3402 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.60 | 9.458% | $182.357 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.39 | 10.423% | $61.1633 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.55 | 10.754% | $242.0529 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.49 | 10.426% | $190.4738 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.37 | $944.2574 | $944.25 | $944.25 | $944.40 | |