| 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 | $17.72 | 5.373% | $18.6721 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.80 | 4.669% | $75.1523 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.44 | 13.836% | $42.6202 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.56 | 7.355% | $12.4102 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.82 | 9.254% | $30.3945 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.64 | 10.276% | $133.037 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.57 | 11.794% | $18.5243 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $303.55 | $330.8106 | $330.80 | $330.75 | $330.80 | |