| 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 | $16.77 | 8.125% | $18.1326 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.33 | 9.338% | $8.0145 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.59 | 5.786% | $99.0051 | $99.01 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.34 | 11.645% | $75.1817 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.96 | 6.184% | $57.2969 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.95 | 8.321% | $70.3545 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.61 | 5.582% | $203.3615 | $203.36 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.55 | $531.3468 | $531.34 | $531.35 | $531.40 | |