| 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 | $17.30 | 6.594% | $18.4408 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 11.405% | $83.2752 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.81 | 12.483% | $185.3832 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.60 | 11.765% | $214.1417 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.92 | 3.195% | $201.1477 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.39 | 4.175% | $210.8398 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.48 | 3.698% | $59.6056 | $59.61 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.25 | $972.8340 | $972.84 | $972.90 | $972.70 | |