| 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 | $17.47 | 3.427% | $18.0687 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.99 | 8.382% | $171.2327 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.42 | 7.490% | $5.826 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.25 | 11.664% | $134.276 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.83 | 6.378% | $79.6027 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.85 | 9.141% | $113.3429 | $113.34 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.69 | 5.349% | $40.7595 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.50 | $563.1085 | $563.11 | $563.15 | $563.10 | |