| 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 | $16.93 | 7.308% | $18.1672 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.87 | 8.454% | $81.1995 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.64 | 10.160% | $261.7842 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.72 | 9.619% | $33.675 | $33.68 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.52 | 6.132% | $255.2687 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.72 | 4.799% | $17.5224 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.70 | 8.437% | $13.7715 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.10 | $681.3885 | $681.39 | $681.35 | $681.50 | |