| 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 | $16.36 | 9.789% | $17.9615 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.64 | 7.117% | $85.308 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.99 | 6.244% | $180.6042 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.63 | 8.295% | $151.2123 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.67 | 7.564% | $6.0989 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.35 | 10.537% | $225.8824 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.38 | 6.689% | $80.4222 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.02 | $747.4895 | $747.48 | $747.45 | $747.50 | |