| 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 | $16.26 | 12.409% | $18.2777 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.47 | 11.519% | $52.9381 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.58 | 8.408% | $141.5592 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.87 | 6.336% | $160.4291 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.53 | 6.209% | $45.1707 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.65 | 5.163% | $253.0748 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.93 | 11.493% | $40.0594 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.29 | $711.5090 | $711.51 | $711.50 | $711.60 | |