| 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 | $15.95 | 12.600% | $17.9597 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.64 | 13.269% | $74.3498 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.31 | 8.728% | $138.4216 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.70 | 7.239% | $11.4746 | $11.47 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.93 | 10.715% | $182.6022 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.99 | 4.334% | $147.1005 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.52 | 10.469% | $190.5811 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.04 | $762.4895 | $762.48 | $762.45 | $762.50 | |