| 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 | $16.75 | 8.864% | $18.2347 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.86 | 5.324% | $104.1233 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.60 | 9.565% | $85.0224 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.53 | 5.547% | $40.6673 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.78 | 10.193% | $16.2865 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.50 | 8.106% | $79.4579 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.40 | 7.212% | $221.2856 | $221.29 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.42 | $565.0777 | $565.08 | $565.05 | $565.10 | |