| 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 | $16.62 | 8.405% | $18.0169 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.99 | 3.698% | $96.4288 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.36 | 12.211% | $202.3838 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.73 | 3.553% | $250.3187 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.31 | 8.453% | $242.1864 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.51 | 5.572% | $50.1573 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.52 | 4.685% | $43.4652 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.04 | $902.9571 | $902.97 | $902.95 | $903.00 | |