| 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 | $17.81 | 5.595% | $18.8065 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.92 | 8.191% | $50.7632 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.64 | 3.210% | $78.068 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.92 | 6.365% | $240.2998 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.48 | 8.796% | $64.7119 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.57 | 12.252% | $114.0144 | $114.01 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.56 | 5.832% | $146.6408 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.90 | $713.3046 | $713.30 | $713.25 | $713.30 | |