| 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 | 5.552% | $18.6616 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.75 | 6.293% | $249.5228 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.88 | 3.733% | $30.9954 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.30 | 5.650% | $186.261 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.58 | 10.240% | $205.6858 | $205.69 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.89 | 10.179% | $28.5253 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.93 | 11.679% | $35.6591 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.01 | $755.3110 | $755.32 | $755.30 | $755.40 | |