| 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 | $16.40 | 12.747% | $18.4905 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.56 | 10.746% | $273.0553 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.90 | 4.740% | $97.3035 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.31 | 11.284% | $247.3955 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.98 | 3.567% | $26.9067 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.77 | 5.805% | $30.4401 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.76 | 13.573% | $70.1427 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.68 | $763.7343 | $763.74 | $763.75 | $763.70 | |