| 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 | $17.60 | 5.725% | $18.6076 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.44 | 9.254% | $244.1171 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.98 | 9.116% | $79.6329 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.52 | 12.276% | $54.4763 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.69 | 11.668% | $206.2396 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.51 | 9.521% | $94.7466 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.46 | 13.511% | $69.7639 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.20 | $767.5840 | $767.59 | $767.60 | $767.50 | |