| 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 | $17.99 | 4.118% | $18.7308 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.49 | 3.327% | $111.0662 | $111.07 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.41 | 7.383% | $221.6493 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 12.178% | $8.1778 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.88 | 10.459% | $30.796 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.25 | 5.120% | $67.5396 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.84 | 13.570% | $15.7181 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.15 | $473.6778 | $473.69 | $473.70 | $473.60 | |