| 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 | $16.78 | 9.361% | $18.3508 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.49 | 3.839% | $188.4574 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.99 | 12.216% | $204.2219 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.35 | 5.421% | $172.2052 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.70 | 5.372% | $91.3575 | $91.36 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.84 | 11.288% | $38.7727 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.93 | 10.173% | $72.6371 | $72.64 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.08 | $786.0026 | $786.01 | $785.95 | $786.10 | |