| 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 | $17.46 | 7.377% | $18.748 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.97 | 4.829% | $50.2865 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.54 | 12.581% | $113.1889 | $113.19 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.74 | 6.817% | $45.6536 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.62 | 4.553% | $257.8486 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.33 | 13.539% | $169.5478 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.93 | 8.810% | $171.8436 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.59 | $827.1170 | $827.12 | $827.15 | $827.00 | |