| 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 | $17.80 | 5.203% | $18.7261 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.76 | 9.437% | $216.4226 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.73 | 8.741% | $60.6014 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.91 | 9.545% | $194.8915 | $194.89 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.46 | 4.215% | $18.1959 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.66 | 4.342% | $73.7281 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.49 | 8.535% | $216.5165 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.81 | $799.0821 | $799.09 | $799.10 | $799.00 | |