| 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 | $17.45 | 5.124% | $18.3441 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.36 | 6.668% | $32.3844 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.76 | 11.458% | $239.3672 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.77 | 3.572% | $73.2979 | $73.30 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.94 | 3.467% | $53.7408 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.85 | 6.650% | $89.426 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.26 | 7.320% | $68.9638 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.39 | $575.5242 | $575.52 | $575.55 | $575.50 | |