| 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 | $17.68 | 4.495% | $18.4747 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.68 | 8.416% | $97.2275 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.28 | 12.152% | $266.1143 | $266.11 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.62 | 11.565% | $125.6445 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.30 | 5.113% | $36.0538 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.51 | 8.626% | $97.2311 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.68 | 13.140% | $150.1142 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.75 | $790.8601 | $790.84 | $790.85 | $790.80 | |