| 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 | $17.50 | 5.807% | $18.5162 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.57 | 7.147% | $144.1877 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.86 | 5.513% | $173.9487 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.81 | 8.708% | $61.757 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.83 | 9.311% | $20.5833 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.74 | 10.243% | $232.3261 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.25 | 7.780% | $33.6813 | $33.68 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.56 | $685.0003 | $685.01 | $685.05 | $685.00 | |