| 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 | $16.64 | 11.677% | $18.5831 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.92 | 11.523% | $90.2444 | $90.24 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.90 | 9.669% | $39.3712 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.59 | 7.345% | $39.2775 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.73 | 9.361% | $30.3258 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.48 | 3.442% | $204.2773 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.51 | 9.560% | $155.0384 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.77 | $577.1177 | $577.12 | $577.20 | $577.10 | |