| 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 | $16.30 | 13.173% | $18.4472 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.25 | 13.334% | $44.4836 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.56 | 12.103% | $91.4312 | $91.43 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.61 | 5.120% | $23.7676 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.44 | 13.334% | $76.4324 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.88 | 3.115% | $36.9977 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.91 | 8.856% | $192.5771 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.95 | $484.1368 | $484.14 | $484.20 | $484.10 | |