| 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 | $17.43 | 6.488% | $18.5609 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.39 | 5.568% | $38.4162 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.68 | 4.223% | $201.8591 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.60 | 13.109% | $246.1252 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.94 | 10.459% | $130.2753 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.33 | 7.314% | $213.909 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.78 | 7.649% | $26.6754 | $26.68 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.15 | $875.8211 | $875.84 | $875.85 | $875.90 | |