| 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 | $17.48 | 6.256% | $18.5735 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.51 | 3.356% | $61.5072 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.61 | 5.833% | $117.0619 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.41 | 9.682% | $88.1953 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.28 | 13.693% | $157.2147 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.69 | 9.342% | $274.1095 | $274.11 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.50 | 12.763% | $20.8612 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.48 | $737.5233 | $737.52 | $737.45 | $737.60 | |