| 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 | $17.76 | 5.597% | $18.754 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.25 | 13.271% | $82.971 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.77 | 9.320% | $43.4766 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.43 | 3.339% | $117.2174 | $117.22 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.29 | 12.741% | $12.7285 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.76 | 8.124% | $249.5069 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.44 | 7.586% | $126.349 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.70 | $651.0034 | $651.01 | $651.00 | $651.00 | |