| 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 | 7.709% | $18.0736 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.80 | 7.710% | $248.5947 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 5.128% | $249.5108 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.65 | 8.727% | $71.3793 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.45 | 7.805% | $54.3876 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.25 | 6.214% | $135.1573 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.63 | 6.760% | $183.2322 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.90 | $960.3355 | $960.33 | $960.35 | $960.40 | |