| 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 | $17.59 | 3.395% | $18.1872 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.41 | 11.115% | $158.2389 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.69 | 3.432% | $65.8758 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 13.398% | $58.9556 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.70 | 13.415% | $278.6607 | $278.66 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.75 | 11.849% | $164.1384 | $164.14 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.81 | 8.522% | $131.1054 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.94 | $875.1620 | $875.18 | $875.20 | $875.20 | |