| 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 | 3.173% | $18.0553 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.33 | 8.772% | $210.2889 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.72 | 6.125% | $61.2554 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 6.456% | $29.1477 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.87 | 9.308% | $126.6552 | $126.66 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.78 | 6.412% | $84.8955 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.83 | 7.329% | $97.4869 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.41 | $627.7849 | $627.81 | $627.80 | $627.90 | |