| 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 | $17.25 | 8.691% | $18.7492 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.25 | 10.755% | $174.1622 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.78 | 5.834% | $150.0514 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.61 | 6.578% | $23.0315 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.94 | 5.627% | $133.0266 | $133.03 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.50 | 12.207% | $115.0122 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.72 | 4.660% | $87.6214 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.05 | $701.6545 | $701.65 | $701.65 | $701.60 | |