| 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 | $16.73 | 12.199% | $18.7709 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.28 | 12.332% | $211.4987 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.31 | 3.230% | $26.1275 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.45 | 8.776% | $83.1593 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.46 | 11.445% | $270.2095 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.90 | 6.389% | $178.6271 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.27 | 10.205% | $39.9714 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.40 | $828.3644 | $828.37 | $828.35 | $828.40 | |