| 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 | $16.43 | 11.833% | $18.3742 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.87 | 3.726% | $49.6536 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.92 | 6.402% | $28.6434 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.55 | 7.236% | $31.6882 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.93 | 3.792% | $170.1462 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.66 | 9.759% | $6.2124 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.92 | 10.641% | $162.5538 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $437.28 | $467.2718 | $467.26 | $467.25 | $467.30 | |