| 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 | $16.76 | 12.617% | $18.8746 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.49 | 6.820% | $22.9556 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.45 | 12.373% | $81.4142 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.54 | 9.487% | $121.0269 | $121.03 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.28 | 8.225% | $223.2465 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.26 | 8.224% | $268.6769 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.27 | 3.385% | $58.1747 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.05 | $794.3694 | $794.37 | $794.35 | $794.40 | |