| 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 | $17.51 | 4.766% | $18.3445 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.47 | 3.412% | $11.8614 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.41 | 7.452% | $28.3781 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.86 | 12.602% | $198.0219 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.35 | 4.392% | $211.2372 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.89 | 11.425% | $84.5604 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.37 | 10.336% | $37.9225 | $37.92 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.86 | $590.3260 | $590.32 | $590.30 | $590.30 | |