| 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 | $17.88 | 4.560% | $18.6953 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.25 | 5.202% | $165.4301 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.58 | 3.433% | $82.312 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.40 | 5.747% | $254.2158 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.60 | 11.205% | $108.5361 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.26 | 8.835% | $128.7083 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.27 | 9.374% | $215.7621 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.24 | $973.6597 | $973.67 | $973.65 | $973.60 | |