| 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 | $17.26 | 5.216% | $18.1603 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.98 | 8.850% | $80.5272 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.52 | 13.828% | $186.1315 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.83 | 9.832% | $83.2856 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.38 | 8.200% | $165.9572 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.37 | 9.631% | $197.7414 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.35 | 11.620% | $222.5145 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.69 | $954.3177 | $954.32 | $954.35 | $954.30 | |