| 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 | $17.42 | 7.583% | $18.741 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.52 | 4.434% | $51.7157 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.67 | 3.475% | $244.8943 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.86 | 6.772% | $84.2004 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.69 | 7.417% | $32.9663 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 8.243% | $156.8874 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.47 | 5.401% | $165.975 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.57 | $755.3801 | $755.39 | $755.40 | $755.40 | |