| 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 | $18.27 | 3.121% | $18.8402 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.50 | 4.669% | $23.5505 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.86 | 10.627% | $165.7856 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.77 | 4.211% | $13.3077 | $13.31 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.59 | 11.470% | $98.7513 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.63 | 11.653% | $265.321 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.59 | 8.738% | $121.3407 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.21 | $706.8970 | $706.90 | $706.90 | $706.90 | |