| 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 | $16.66 | 8.543% | $18.0833 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.47 | 7.639% | $20.9573 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.66 | 3.754% | $44.2615 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.32 | 12.493% | $45.3572 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.74 | 12.488% | $116.6951 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.69 | 4.141% | $161.0957 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.73 | 10.467% | $90.2847 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.27 | $496.7348 | $496.74 | $496.75 | $496.90 | |