| 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 | $17.49 | 7.171% | $18.7442 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.29 | 6.301% | $54.5218 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.47 | 4.152% | $75.479 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.35 | 8.296% | $228.8836 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.45 | 3.470% | $110.1438 | $110.14 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.72 | 6.158% | $97.3681 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.67 | 9.179% | $21.4755 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.44 | $606.6160 | $606.61 | $606.65 | $606.60 | |