| 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 | $17.29 | 6.845% | $18.4735 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.55 | 5.655% | $256.2662 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.72 | 6.812% | $252.8454 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.60 | 6.484% | $71.9832 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.93 | 7.419% | $7.4441 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.54 | 13.519% | $49.4262 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.62 | 11.335% | $59.6978 | $59.70 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.25 | $716.1364 | $716.14 | $716.15 | $716.10 | |