| 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 | $17.25 | 7.690% | $18.5765 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.52 | 13.760% | $6.2796 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.60 | 7.170% | $55.2997 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.99 | 13.525% | $214.5509 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.78 | 9.487% | $24.9411 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.35 | 4.494% | $122.6237 | $122.62 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.38 | 8.436% | $159.813 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.87 | $602.0845 | $602.08 | $602.10 | $602.10 | |