| 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 | $17.74 | 3.455% | $18.3529 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.44 | 9.747% | $76.2083 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.99 | 12.866% | $146.7145 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.33 | 7.378% | $160.3476 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.70 | 4.145% | $31.9725 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.70 | 4.137% | $229.8304 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.93 | 9.813% | $22.9839 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.83 | $686.4101 | $686.40 | $686.40 | $686.40 | |