| 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 | $17.99 | 3.857% | $18.6839 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.78 | 11.150% | $61.9995 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.85 | 7.673% | $206.5707 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.47 | 12.667% | $231.4969 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.62 | 7.847% | $153.8114 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.45 | 5.530% | $61.6823 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.34 | 5.236% | $204.5156 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.50 | $938.7603 | $938.76 | $938.75 | $938.80 | |