| 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 | $17.29 | 5.595% | $18.2574 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.77 | 4.712% | $63.6335 | $63.63 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.75 | 5.536% | $180.2027 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.56 | 6.738% | $139.3571 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.93 | 10.488% | $28.6495 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.55 | 13.589% | $22.2066 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.70 | 11.615% | $149.2293 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.55 | $601.5361 | $601.54 | $601.55 | $601.50 | |