| 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 | $17.40 | 5.478% | $18.3532 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.42 | 7.785% | $210.6334 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.89 | 3.534% | $186.2473 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.96 | 9.135% | $46.8844 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.73 | 7.417% | $124.3137 | $124.31 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.32 | 13.386% | $270.2215 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.34 | 5.465% | $29.8888 | $29.89 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.06 | $886.5423 | $886.53 | $886.55 | $886.50 | |