| 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 | $16.27 | 12.495% | $18.3029 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.44 | 7.352% | $115.339 | $115.34 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.79 | 8.272% | $96.1347 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.94 | 7.281% | $130.8185 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.33 | 6.780% | $33.4542 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.44 | 7.205% | $20.8407 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.82 | 7.759% | $150.6686 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.03 | $565.5586 | $565.55 | $565.55 | $565.50 | |