| 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 | $17.46 | 5.267% | $18.3796 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.78 | 10.588% | $56.1566 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.98 | 10.617% | $86.2591 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.33 | 10.824% | $146.6534 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.50 | 4.528% | $101.9148 | $101.91 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.43 | 12.593% | $161.4921 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.82 | 9.221% | $166.9115 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.30 | $737.7671 | $737.76 | $737.75 | $737.90 | |