| 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 | $17.26 | 8.312% | $18.6947 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 8.617% | $84.2651 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.74 | 12.847% | $64.0294 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.75 | 6.393% | $58.2502 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.59 | 13.650% | $195.012 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.56 | 13.255% | $120.6845 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.58 | 5.226% | $198.4352 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.06 | $739.3711 | $739.37 | $739.40 | $739.40 | |