| 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 | $17.94 | 3.216% | $18.517 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.26 | 4.400% | $25.3274 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.59 | 13.831% | $213.5356 | $213.54 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.30 | 13.335% | $244.0103 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.36 | 8.464% | $156.5786 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.48 | 6.577% | $88.9705 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.52 | 3.547% | $55.4184 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.45 | $802.3578 | $802.37 | $802.35 | $802.30 | |