| 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 | $17.86 | 5.118% | $18.7741 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.53 | 13.343% | $83.3411 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.49 | 4.177% | $109.8963 | $109.90 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 9.123% | $271.6508 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 8.843% | $6.9986 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.49 | 5.110% | $73.0409 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.27 | 13.558% | $206.9822 | $206.98 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.01 | $770.6840 | $770.68 | $770.70 | $770.70 | |