| 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 | $16.75 | 11.809% | $18.728 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.44 | 11.446% | $82.9604 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.35 | 8.396% | $39.4019 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.57 | 9.413% | $142.8606 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.29 | 9.538% | $104.3788 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.95 | 13.738% | $29.515 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.53 | 8.718% | $21.2326 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $398.88 | $439.0773 | $439.08 | $439.10 | $439.10 | |