| 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 | $17.76 | 4.364% | $18.535 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.54 | 13.625% | $58.5623 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.67 | 7.239% | $169.0837 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.76 | 5.527% | $55.676 | $55.68 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.95 | 9.155% | $8.6778 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.47 | 5.601% | $119.8255 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.91 | 6.137% | $257.8174 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.06 | $688.1777 | $688.19 | $688.25 | $688.20 | |