| 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 | $16.80 | 8.500% | $18.228 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.75 | 7.625% | $91.2122 | $91.21 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.28 | 3.633% | $200.3019 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.73 | 4.559% | $35.2678 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.44 | 6.452% | $45.1782 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.48 | 11.526% | $15.0337 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.51 | 3.561% | $71.9853 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.99 | $477.2071 | $477.21 | $477.25 | $477.20 | |