| 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 | $16.38 | 13.714% | $18.6264 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.45 | 8.716% | $38.5398 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.82 | 13.821% | $97.6812 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.92 | 4.529% | $201.6573 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.75 | 9.442% | $158.4173 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.82 | 8.425% | $133.1676 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.61 | 6.723% | $236.5088 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.75 | $884.5984 | $884.61 | $884.60 | $884.60 | |