| 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 | $17.41 | 7.575% | $18.7288 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.57 | 10.238% | $127.4021 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.76 | 9.515% | $273.5247 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.45 | 8.670% | $7.0092 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.64 | 11.459% | $114.4015 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.32 | 11.244% | $231.7435 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.37 | 9.259% | $110.7558 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.52 | $883.5656 | $883.56 | $883.55 | $883.50 | |