| 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 | $17.25 | 8.617% | $18.7364 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.39 | 7.667% | $147.9237 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.56 | 3.394% | $108.1088 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.53 | 3.555% | $24.3665 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.93 | 3.513% | $217.3048 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.79 | 4.790% | $27.0253 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.48 | 9.505% | $188.8742 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.93 | $732.3397 | $732.34 | $732.30 | $732.30 | |