| 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 | $16.78 | 7.485% | $18.036 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.61 | 13.436% | $92.5751 | $92.58 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.55 | 11.801% | $132.5401 | $132.54 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.55 | 6.152% | $82.3209 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.47 | 3.414% | $128.7194 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.40 | 4.862% | $160.8583 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.69 | 4.517% | $232.7489 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.05 | $847.7987 | $847.81 | $847.80 | $847.70 | |