| 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 | $17.88 | 3.716% | $18.5444 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.42 | 8.741% | $23.2923 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.81 | 8.205% | $23.5995 | $23.60 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.78 | 6.156% | $10.3821 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.82 | 12.504% | $206.8049 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.58 | 3.137% | $252.2525 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 7.809% | $268.0455 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.92 | $802.9212 | $802.91 | $802.95 | $802.90 | |