| 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 | $17.68 | 6.500% | $18.8292 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.67 | 3.671% | $32.8326 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.39 | 5.448% | $83.7152 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.63 | 13.411% | $251.3528 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.85 | 12.779% | $106.9709 | $106.97 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.66 | 11.231% | $79.7081 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.68 | 9.834% | $39.1888 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.56 | $612.5976 | $612.60 | $612.60 | $612.60 | |