| 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 | $16.63 | 8.578% | $18.0565 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.63 | 5.151% | $31.1562 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.85 | 10.320% | $41.7561 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.45 | 12.803% | $135.8712 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.52 | 12.847% | $90.8644 | $90.86 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.99 | 12.831% | $174.8768 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.62 | 5.129% | $197.243 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.69 | $689.8242 | $689.83 | $689.80 | $690.00 | |