| 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 | $16.99 | 6.458% | $18.0872 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.55 | 7.872% | $73.9463 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.54 | 8.160% | $35.1953 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.94 | 4.391% | $257.7831 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.38 | 7.315% | $47.6264 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.56 | 3.253% | $250.4505 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.66 | 10.784% | $53.9075 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.62 | $736.9963 | $737.01 | $737.05 | $737.00 | |