| 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 | $17.34 | 5.341% | $18.2661 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.77 | 8.368% | $104.8677 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.54 | 8.317% | $67.7415 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.72 | 5.352% | $15.5078 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.46 | 3.141% | $139.7148 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.55 | 3.238% | $9.8592 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.76 | 9.149% | $235.4999 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.14 | $591.4570 | $591.46 | $591.40 | $591.50 | |