| 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 | $17.32 | 8.250% | $18.7489 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.91 | 4.320% | $204.3733 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.99 | 6.485% | $163.9763 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.46 | 12.510% | $9.5183 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.80 | 9.436% | $42.4612 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.48 | 7.565% | $161.8638 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.26 | 9.779% | $79.3263 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.22 | $680.2681 | $680.27 | $680.25 | $680.30 | |