| 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 | $17.72 | 4.641% | $18.5424 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.67 | 6.761% | $176.8709 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.69 | 12.608% | $157.3021 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.86 | 9.216% | $130.9063 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.67 | 10.771% | $177.9758 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.94 | 13.261% | $27.1147 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.57 | 3.240% | $5.7505 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.12 | $694.4627 | $694.46 | $694.45 | $694.50 | |