| 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 | $16.77 | 11.821% | $18.7524 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.46 | 6.708% | $76.2535 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.97 | 4.829% | $143.5843 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.60 | 8.286% | $97.0243 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.84 | 5.652% | $108.6525 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.65 | 9.310% | $96.9033 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.57 | 4.628% | $42.4476 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.86 | $583.6179 | $583.60 | $583.60 | $583.70 | |