| 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 | $16.33 | 10.437% | $18.0344 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.79 | 5.723% | $67.4407 | $67.44 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.87 | 4.828% | $160.2506 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.25 | 11.442% | $9.194 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.78 | 13.871% | $20.2463 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.33 | 3.455% | $156.5585 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.67 | 12.435% | $158.1623 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.02 | $589.8868 | $589.88 | $589.90 | $589.90 | |