| 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 | $17.50 | 3.709% | $18.1491 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.32 | 12.157% | $41.857 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.27 | 4.840% | $233.0279 | $233.03 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.88 | 6.528% | $15.8514 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.28 | 5.528% | $85.7732 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.60 | 4.670% | $178.567 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.80 | 8.291% | $125.401 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.65 | $698.6266 | $698.63 | $698.60 | $698.70 | |