| 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 | $17.70 | 5.238% | $18.6271 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.33 | 11.507% | $30.4749 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.29 | 11.388% | $186.341 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.43 | 13.311% | $155.7233 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.25 | 12.513% | $137.5471 | $137.55 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.72 | 11.286% | $178.8589 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.75 | 10.283% | $87.9507 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.47 | $795.5230 | $795.52 | $795.50 | $795.50 | |