| 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 | $17.50 | 6.321% | $18.6062 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.38 | 13.745% | $57.3047 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.30 | 13.620% | $23.0649 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.40 | 11.458% | $176.5495 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.80 | 8.690% | $201.946 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.27 | 10.842% | $172.1044 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.59 | 7.434% | $85.5067 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.24 | $735.0824 | $735.08 | $735.05 | $735.00 | |