| 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 | $16.26 | 11.582% | $18.1432 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.26 | 10.591% | $55.583 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.33 | 6.298% | $104.5228 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.57 | 8.539% | $189.4765 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.29 | 8.396% | $204.0988 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.84 | 3.315% | $79.3872 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.86 | 12.224% | $109.8224 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.41 | $761.0339 | $761.03 | $761.05 | $761.00 | |