| 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 | $17.52 | 6.862% | $18.7222 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.44 | 8.261% | $30.7894 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.72 | 5.661% | $48.3082 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.95 | 4.176% | $221.8428 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.53 | 7.722% | $208.4744 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 9.533% | $17.8648 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.61 | 9.796% | $139.0127 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.08 | $685.0145 | $685.00 | $684.95 | $685.00 | |