| 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 | $15.93 | 13.489% | $18.0788 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 9.521% | $7.0093 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.49 | 13.345% | $74.2296 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.70 | 11.495% | $33.114 | $33.11 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.57 | 9.341% | $138.3929 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.27 | 4.454% | $218.5909 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.60 | 4.483% | $164.6652 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.96 | $654.0807 | $654.08 | $654.10 | $654.10 | |