| 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 | $16.40 | 13.807% | $18.6643 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.63 | 11.104% | $8.4772 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.28 | 13.354% | $72.864 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.78 | 13.573% | $20.1933 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.90 | 6.241% | $55.1391 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.73 | 5.727% | $67.3798 | $67.38 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.74 | 5.227% | $26.0332 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $246.46 | $268.7509 | $268.74 | $268.80 | $268.80 | |