| 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 | $16.58 | 8.792% | $18.0377 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.43 | 7.632% | $59.6604 | $59.66 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.95 | 6.722% | $122.6769 | $122.68 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.32 | 9.124% | $168.4002 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.81 | 6.299% | $59.3255 | $59.33 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.78 | 10.137% | $38.3056 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.62 | 6.345% | $80.4181 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.49 | $546.8244 | $546.84 | $546.85 | $546.80 | |