| 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 | 7.104% | $18.7432 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.72 | 11.358% | $56.4808 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.48 | 5.280% | $86.8349 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.69 | 13.205% | $32.4785 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.59 | 10.652% | $262.8981 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.39 | 8.378% | $16.6794 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.37 | 9.201% | $254.8424 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.74 | $728.9573 | $728.95 | $729.05 | $728.90 | |