| 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 | $17.50 | 4.338% | $18.2592 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.96 | 4.695% | $240.7566 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.60 | 3.665% | $60.7477 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.47 | 10.175% | $206.5451 | $206.55 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.27 | 7.438% | $63.6785 | $63.68 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.25 | 6.325% | $50.2386 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.98 | 8.345% | $73.6529 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.03 | $713.8786 | $713.89 | $713.90 | $713.90 | |