| 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 | $15.84 | 13.467% | $17.9732 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.75 | 11.372% | $32.0195 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.95 | 5.290% | $221.0564 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.53 | 13.277% | $45.9112 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.87 | 10.448% | $6.4833 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.29 | 10.541% | $208.1376 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.78 | 7.634% | $198.8861 | $198.89 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.01 | $730.4673 | $730.47 | $730.45 | $730.50 | |