| 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 | $17.68 | 5.835% | $18.7116 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.92 | 5.811% | $210.4792 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.88 | 7.716% | $264.8521 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.93 | 9.765% | $13.095 | $13.10 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.61 | 8.687% | $161.5198 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.77 | 6.361% | $174.1874 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.45 | 8.754% | $127.7316 | $127.73 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.24 | $970.5767 | $970.58 | $970.60 | $970.60 | |