| 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 | $16.39 | 10.247% | $18.0695 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.71 | 7.805% | $180.7998 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.56 | 4.335% | $26.668 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.27 | 7.638% | $111.1578 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.54 | 8.775% | $29.9566 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.95 | 12.582% | $168.8167 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.50 | 9.335% | $14.7602 | $14.76 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.92 | $550.2286 | $550.24 | $550.15 | $550.40 | |