| 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 | $18.29 | 3.291% | $18.8919 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.83 | 4.570% | $9.2335 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.46 | 10.625% | $71.3089 | $71.31 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.95 | 13.476% | $137.2492 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.45 | 13.199% | $34.4691 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.59 | 4.840% | $262.7186 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.33 | 3.740% | $87.4839 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.90 | $621.3551 | $621.35 | $621.35 | $621.30 | |