| 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 | $17.57 | 5.449% | $18.5274 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.55 | 7.641% | $25.3495 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.62 | 8.775% | $171.4512 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.75 | 9.382% | $268.8063 | $268.81 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.74 | 8.667% | $148.5913 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.40 | 4.371% | $39.0348 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.27 | 6.384% | $64.1176 | $64.12 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.90 | $735.8781 | $735.88 | $735.90 | $735.80 | |