| 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 | $16.78 | 10.513% | $18.5441 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.85 | 7.833% | $46.2064 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.75 | 8.185% | $200.9536 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.59 | 4.388% | $68.4681 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.64 | 6.231% | $85.6647 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.63 | 5.622% | $130.5805 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.58 | 12.682% | $282.3586 | $282.36 | $282.35 | $282.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.82 | $832.7760 | $832.77 | $832.75 | $832.90 | |