| 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 | 6.218% | $18.8006 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.95 | 8.561% | $6.4594 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.63 | 13.835% | $221.5571 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.72 | 6.433% | $220.0183 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.68 | 11.707% | $138.1592 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.92 | 9.173% | $82.8841 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.46 | 9.788% | $171.7743 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.06 | $859.6530 | $859.65 | $859.60 | $859.80 | |