| 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 | 3.466% | $18.2928 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.84 | 13.371% | $46.3007 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.87 | 12.621% | $198.0666 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.70 | 7.754% | $219.4949 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.37 | 8.509% | $48.1454 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.94 | 6.606% | $251.5262 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.53 | 11.748% | $8.4146 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.93 | $790.2412 | $790.24 | $790.25 | $790.20 | |