| 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 | $16.75 | 11.256% | $18.6354 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.98 | 8.577% | $7.5787 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.41 | 7.486% | $41.2854 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.91 | 13.212% | $142.5452 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.32 | 8.732% | $36.2295 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.86 | 8.295% | $250.0098 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.91 | 9.775% | $254.5792 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.14 | $750.8632 | $750.88 | $750.95 | $750.80 | |