| 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 | $16.37 | 12.745% | $18.4564 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.76 | 3.551% | $71.2017 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.62 | 8.463% | $149.2668 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.92 | 7.796% | $75.371 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.36 | 8.477% | $217.3445 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.48 | 7.661% | $190.0001 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.68 | 6.344% | $181.5079 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.19 | $903.1484 | $903.15 | $903.10 | $903.20 | |