| 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 | $16.99 | 8.437% | $18.4234 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.35 | 10.498% | $60.0557 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.41 | 4.233% | $121.3376 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.93 | 7.511% | $8.5256 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.25 | 10.789% | $216.3155 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.39 | 9.498% | $134.0146 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.77 | 11.665% | $250.9894 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.09 | $809.6618 | $809.67 | $809.65 | $809.60 | |