| 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 | 10.261% | $17.9725 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.60 | 3.486% | $133.083 | $133.08 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.60 | 9.315% | $165.7215 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.68 | 8.145% | $87.2514 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.27 | 9.386% | $87.8041 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.50 | 11.732% | $22.9051 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.78 | 8.661% | $122.5479 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.73 | $637.2855 | $637.28 | $637.25 | $637.30 | |