| 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 | $17.54 | 5.795% | $18.5564 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.60 | 13.217% | $42.5696 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.97 | 6.379% | $266.9794 | $266.98 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.58 | 7.238% | $239.7627 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.74 | 11.491% | $145.7633 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.57 | 6.134% | $101.4323 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.85 | 6.395% | $25.3752 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.85 | $840.4389 | $840.44 | $840.45 | $840.60 | |