| 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 | $17.40 | 7.294% | $18.6692 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.58 | 3.722% | $99.1375 | $99.14 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.51 | 9.603% | $219.765 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.86 | 8.737% | $135.769 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.61 | 9.396% | $41.1438 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.90 | 12.870% | $117.2719 | $117.27 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.65 | 10.706% | $131.3527 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.51 | $763.1091 | $763.11 | $763.05 | $763.20 | |