| 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 | $17.28 | 6.857% | $18.4649 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.55 | 4.207% | $109.9905 | $109.99 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.84 | 4.719% | $56.3807 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.74 | 11.821% | $273.6707 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.44 | 7.442% | $183.1241 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.35 | 11.749% | $122.1975 | $122.20 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.57 | 6.470% | $32.5479 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.77 | $796.3763 | $796.37 | $796.35 | $796.40 | |