| 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 | $17.54 | 6.625% | $18.702 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.61 | 4.765% | $166.1678 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.59 | 5.326% | $91.2018 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.34 | 10.452% | $262.1468 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.94 | 12.819% | $23.6243 | $23.62 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.79 | 6.514% | $42.3819 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.80 | 12.598% | $155.16 | $155.16 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.61 | $759.3846 | $759.38 | $759.35 | $759.40 | |