| 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 | $16.90 | 6.703% | $18.0328 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.96 | 6.615% | $68.191 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.58 | 12.279% | $181.4204 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.99 | 11.706% | $159.7284 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.97 | 8.494% | $168.1332 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.79 | 12.498% | $78.5124 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.68 | 11.147% | $261.9512 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.87 | $935.9694 | $935.96 | $936.00 | $935.90 | |