| 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 | $16.64 | 8.695% | $18.0868 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.56 | 6.527% | $49.599 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.28 | 6.865% | $168.0773 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.29 | 3.524% | $115.2119 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.26 | 10.208% | $178.8235 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.49 | 5.144% | $44.6757 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.70 | 3.572% | $242.0478 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.22 | $816.5220 | $816.53 | $816.55 | $816.50 | |