| 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 | $16.86 | 5.780% | $17.8345 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.60 | 3.474% | $18.2114 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.47 | 9.600% | $81.6191 | $81.62 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.73 | 11.567% | $170.3963 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.86 | 12.380% | $21.1949 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.64 | 9.719% | $30.3263 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.87 | 6.630% | $111.8229 | $111.82 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $413.03 | $451.4054 | $451.40 | $451.40 | $451.30 | |