| 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 | $17.25 | 6.555% | $18.3807 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.28 | 7.306% | $212.7663 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.70 | 6.785% | $41.3258 | $41.33 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.40 | 13.269% | $62.751 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.80 | 8.535% | $120.2568 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.48 | 5.413% | $136.4888 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.85 | 10.349% | $99.1486 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.76 | $691.1180 | $691.13 | $691.15 | $691.20 | |