| 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 | $17.48 | 7.835% | $18.8496 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.44 | 9.597% | $215.2923 | $215.29 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.47 | 12.640% | $10.667 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.29 | 12.414% | $219.5333 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.59 | 6.728% | $13.4371 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.56 | 3.153% | $8.8299 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.86 | 10.731% | $164.8342 | $164.83 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.69 | $651.4434 | $651.44 | $651.50 | $651.30 | |