| 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 | $16.83 | 8.363% | $18.2375 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.84 | 4.502% | $9.238 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.31 | 12.235% | $184.4133 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 4.531% | $7.6203 | $7.62 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.43 | 7.191% | $176.2542 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.27 | 3.746% | $7.5423 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.52 | 4.441% | $196.8922 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.49 | $600.1978 | $600.19 | $600.20 | $600.10 | |