| 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 | $16.55 | 10.490% | $18.2861 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.40 | 8.310% | $35.0924 | $35.09 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.40 | 11.392% | $138.5716 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.32 | 4.362% | $258.1081 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.68 | 5.123% | $168.9116 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.50 | 12.768% | $98.672 | $98.67 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.90 | 4.551% | $214.225 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.75 | $931.8668 | $931.87 | $931.85 | $931.90 | |