| 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 | $17.76 | 5.465% | $18.7306 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.63 | 4.739% | $16.3707 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.80 | 6.582% | $79.7233 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.68 | 8.712% | $214.9019 | $214.90 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.70 | 5.126% | $12.2997 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.73 | 4.445% | $154.2966 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.75 | 3.640% | $77.4709 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.05 | $573.7937 | $573.79 | $573.75 | $573.80 | |