| 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 | $17.85 | 4.823% | $18.7109 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.97 | 6.417% | $172.3636 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.54 | 10.226% | $88.776 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.35 | 7.176% | $257.5975 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.25 | 9.149% | $86.5006 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.85 | 9.756% | $92.0304 | $92.03 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.89 | 12.297% | $49.2872 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.70 | $765.2662 | $765.27 | $765.30 | $765.30 | |