| 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 | $17.38 | 7.800% | $18.7356 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.32 | 8.391% | $5.7664 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.27 | 12.635% | $271.7545 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.71 | 13.785% | $20.1513 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.96 | 3.127% | $194.8688 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.81 | 4.352% | $81.1963 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.85 | 12.622% | $97.8122 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.30 | $690.2851 | $690.29 | $690.25 | $690.40 | |