| 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 | $16.70 | 9.115% | $18.2222 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.82 | 3.699% | $170.9167 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.90 | 11.626% | $152.816 | $152.82 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.41 | 8.734% | $85.2583 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.48 | 10.505% | $36.9971 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.42 | 3.864% | $84.5661 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.52 | 12.575% | $37.7351 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.25 | $586.5115 | $586.53 | $586.45 | $586.50 | |