| 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 | $17.92 | 3.441% | $18.5366 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.33 | 8.347% | $65.3657 | $65.37 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.97 | 11.519% | $138.2501 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.42 | 5.141% | $45.6522 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.58 | 8.370% | $34.2232 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.92 | 9.543% | $248.575 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.47 | 10.252% | $150.4609 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.61 | $701.0637 | $701.07 | $701.05 | $701.20 | |