| 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 | $16.54 | 9.278% | $18.0746 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.55 | 8.773% | $33.2302 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.79 | 6.690% | $62.7231 | $62.72 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.52 | 6.774% | $41.1293 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 10.736% | $274.9353 | $274.94 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.51 | 5.639% | $218.1551 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.63 | 11.501% | $138.9637 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.82 | $787.2113 | $787.21 | $787.20 | $787.20 | |