| 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 | $15.92 | 12.799% | $17.9576 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.83 | 9.786% | $36.0427 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.94 | 7.660% | $74.2208 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.40 | 3.409% | $211.368 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.90 | 8.468% | $205.9807 | $205.98 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.42 | 11.872% | $135.835 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.76 | 7.532% | $104.048 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.17 | $785.4528 | $785.46 | $785.45 | $785.40 | |