| 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 | $17.25 | 5.785% | $18.2479 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.43 | 7.305% | $148.5423 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.99 | 5.246% | $262.052 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.82 | 8.772% | $245.6289 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.75 | 13.270% | $54.0864 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.79 | 7.536% | $56.7683 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.25 | 9.448% | $49.5252 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.28 | $834.8510 | $834.86 | $834.90 | $834.80 | |