| 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 | $16.77 | 8.788% | $18.2437 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.84 | 8.292% | $35.5631 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.54 | 5.557% | $61.7931 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.83 | 13.451% | $192.6738 | $192.67 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.32 | 7.731% | $92.9934 | $92.99 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 13.187% | $210.9579 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.92 | 9.142% | $159.26 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.60 | $771.4850 | $771.47 | $771.45 | $771.60 | |