| 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 | $16.67 | 8.389% | $18.0684 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.55 | 11.176% | $62.87 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.44 | 9.501% | $201.9636 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 11.456% | $28.1984 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.75 | 10.225% | $252.1397 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.62 | 5.842% | $179.5292 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.40 | 3.720% | $182.9621 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.73 | $925.7314 | $925.73 | $925.70 | $925.80 | |