| 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 | $16.97 | 8.470% | $18.4074 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.98 | 5.456% | $70.6344 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.29 | 12.583% | $34.1014 | $34.10 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.83 | 9.277% | $267.5429 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.29 | 7.380% | $178.5622 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.31 | 6.785% | $182.9334 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.44 | 6.229% | $232.0466 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.11 | $984.2283 | $984.22 | $984.25 | $984.10 | |