| 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 | $16.74 | 11.478% | $18.6614 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.50 | 13.501% | $204.8693 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.86 | 4.354% | $38.4649 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.81 | 7.422% | $229.679 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.33 | 7.426% | $77.7012 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.60 | 7.723% | $84.6703 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.58 | 8.548% | $146.0839 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.42 | $800.1300 | $800.12 | $800.10 | $800.30 | |