| 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 | $16.67 | 9.289% | $18.2185 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.92 | 7.677% | $22.526 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.58 | 8.556% | $166.7203 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.92 | 5.397% | $37.8586 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.55 | 10.643% | $23.8436 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.65 | 12.692% | $176.532 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.68 | 8.412% | $49.5226 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.97 | $495.2216 | $495.22 | $495.20 | $495.10 | |