| 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 | $16.72 | 8.179% | $18.0875 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.62 | 6.500% | $70.9503 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.84 | 11.380% | $28.7806 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.77 | 13.745% | $184.0053 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.32 | 7.642% | $50.9362 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.98 | 10.862% | $108.6226 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.29 | 11.199% | $68.1539 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.54 | $529.5364 | $529.54 | $529.55 | $529.60 | |