| 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 | $16.27 | 13.360% | $18.4437 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.40 | 9.455% | $46.4089 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.89 | 10.149% | $27.4161 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.54 | 7.573% | $160.8647 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.49 | 9.630% | $147.4414 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.57 | 9.812% | $74.2 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.80 | 8.502% | $258.0178 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.96 | $732.7926 | $732.79 | $732.75 | $732.70 | |