| 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 | $16.86 | 9.479% | $18.4582 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.28 | 3.204% | $70.4677 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.67 | 10.420% | $164.1614 | $164.16 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.82 | 11.756% | $221.0757 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.47 | 10.205% | $110.723 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.38 | 13.163% | $36.6422 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.72 | 12.369% | $204.1969 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.20 | $825.7251 | $825.73 | $825.70 | $825.80 | |