| 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 | $16.48 | 11.498% | $18.3749 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.42 | 7.529% | $44.5385 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.71 | 13.334% | $90.3385 | $90.34 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.62 | 12.588% | $58.1179 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.43 | 6.661% | $164.7166 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.81 | 4.176% | $87.3099 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.99 | 11.459% | $17.8223 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $443.46 | $481.2186 | $481.22 | $481.15 | $481.10 | |