| 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 | $16.80 | 6.863% | $17.953 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.89 | 9.257% | $158.3025 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.80 | 5.168% | $28.185 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.79 | 10.394% | $72.6282 | $72.63 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.34 | 5.790% | $117.7866 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.27 | 5.222% | $172.8482 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.32 | 5.102% | $241.0199 | $241.02 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.21 | $808.7234 | $808.73 | $808.75 | $808.70 | |