| 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 | $17.35 | 8.114% | $18.7578 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.72 | 8.383% | $217.5464 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.43 | 9.775% | $33.4045 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.78 | 7.455% | $220.0463 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.31 | 3.281% | $221.3415 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.49 | 4.637% | $106.1961 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.40 | 7.200% | $49.7408 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.48 | $867.0334 | $867.04 | $867.05 | $866.90 | |