| 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 | $17.47 | 7.254% | $18.7373 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.81 | 9.668% | $270.6716 | $270.67 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.93 | 3.271% | $35.0399 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.99 | 8.413% | $39.0178 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.84 | 11.448% | $199.3136 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.45 | 4.669% | $257.9568 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.26 | 13.633% | $49.1576 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.75 | $869.8946 | $869.90 | $869.85 | $869.90 | |