| 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 | $17.59 | 3.846% | $18.2665 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.90 | 9.125% | $76.2784 | $76.28 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.96 | 9.122% | $13.051 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.73 | 13.204% | $219.3101 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.31 | 10.297% | $198.8765 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.25 | 4.224% | $211.8353 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.91 | 7.143% | $103.8323 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.65 | $841.4501 | $841.46 | $841.50 | $841.50 | |