| 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 | $15.77 | 13.847% | $17.9537 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.88 | 4.437% | $63.5812 | $63.58 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.34 | 5.257% | $188.7679 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.51 | 11.116% | $78.3479 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.77 | 3.345% | $45.2341 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.52 | 7.838% | $193.5908 | $193.59 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.41 | 7.164% | $149.3973 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.20 | $736.8729 | $736.87 | $736.90 | $736.90 | |