| 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 | $16.75 | 8.502% | $18.1741 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.26 | 7.242% | $120.3899 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.26 | 10.744% | $20.2219 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.26 | 5.493% | $139.525 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.70 | 11.221% | $271.0456 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.94 | 3.670% | $179.2869 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.73 | 10.691% | $14.091 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.90 | $762.7344 | $762.74 | $762.75 | $762.70 | |