| 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 | $16.98 | 6.220% | $18.0362 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.33 | 13.668% | $125.4099 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.99 | 11.805% | $263.8486 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.34 | 11.838% | $65.2463 | $65.25 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.93 | 9.769% | $39.44 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.80 | 12.871% | $134.0907 | $134.09 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.52 | 5.350% | $175.4288 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.89 | $821.5005 | $821.51 | $821.55 | $821.30 | |