| 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 | $15.90 | 13.440% | $18.037 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.68 | 7.553% | $157.7587 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.85 | 7.784% | $46.1854 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.78 | 13.149% | $17.8549 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.68 | 3.800% | $78.5558 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.27 | 12.615% | $245.8048 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.65 | 7.149% | $36.0556 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.81 | $600.2522 | $600.26 | $600.25 | $600.40 | |