| 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 | $17.43 | 5.304% | $18.3545 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.80 | 13.322% | $114.2286 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.50 | 3.559% | $209.707 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.34 | 12.164% | $27.3007 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.96 | 11.367% | $254.9859 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.90 | 9.555% | $22.897 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.83 | 13.824% | $97.6951 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.76 | $745.1688 | $745.18 | $745.20 | $745.20 | |