| 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 | $16.90 | 9.470% | $18.5004 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.60 | 4.149% | $69.3632 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.32 | 4.418% | $114.1498 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.79 | 11.197% | $86.5001 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.86 | 8.106% | $62.5501 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.27 | 8.856% | $136.3639 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.77 | 7.544% | $187.9546 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.51 | $675.3821 | $675.37 | $675.35 | $675.50 | |