| 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 | $17.72 | 5.846% | $18.7559 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.33 | 3.815% | $84.4327 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.48 | 12.175% | $81.3044 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.93 | 12.794% | $23.6078 | $23.61 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.94 | 12.703% | $280.5628 | $280.56 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.25 | 5.711% | $10.8354 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.91 | 8.107% | $209.6303 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.56 | $709.1293 | $709.13 | $709.15 | $709.10 | |