| 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 | $17.26 | 8.119% | $18.6613 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.51 | 5.239% | $42.6323 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.94 | 10.273% | $274.5136 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.66 | 8.426% | $164.4389 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.39 | 12.237% | $235.0131 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.46 | 11.372% | $39.4925 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.85 | 10.475% | $198.6893 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.07 | $973.4410 | $973.43 | $973.45 | $973.40 | |