| 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 | $16.71 | 8.650% | $18.1554 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.74 | 7.658% | $28.7877 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.84 | 6.575% | $34.9992 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.42 | 3.702% | $168.4328 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.47 | 4.345% | $232.1363 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.88 | 6.294% | $147.6211 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.80 | 12.475% | $230.3488 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.86 | $860.4813 | $860.49 | $860.50 | $860.40 | |