| 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 | $17.82 | 5.172% | $18.7417 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.34 | 3.345% | $91.295 | $91.30 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.54 | 13.780% | $245.2414 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.97 | 6.437% | $127.6925 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.67 | 6.787% | $28.4801 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.66 | 13.723% | $64.4355 | $64.44 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.74 | 3.239% | $74.0637 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.74 | $649.9499 | $649.95 | $650.00 | $649.90 | |