| 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 | $16.25 | 13.380% | $18.4243 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.69 | 12.634% | $61.5995 | $61.60 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.90 | 9.518% | $55.7447 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.47 | 13.159% | $194.0337 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.42 | 8.562% | $144.8434 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.31 | 4.304% | $237.0934 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.70 | 8.870% | $69.3502 | $69.35 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.74 | $781.0892 | $781.07 | $781.10 | $781.00 | |