| 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 | $17.61 | 6.484% | $18.7518 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.40 | 10.124% | $34.5789 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.59 | 10.724% | $91.447 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.32 | 8.604% | $101.3493 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.38 | 13.532% | $27.6791 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.81 | 11.521% | $237.3278 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.74 | 10.138% | $197.962 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.85 | $709.0959 | $709.10 | $709.15 | $709.10 | |