| 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 | $17.95 | 4.549% | $18.7665 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.62 | 12.119% | $39.9368 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.76 | 3.718% | $126.287 | $126.29 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.99 | 9.382% | $102.8081 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.39 | 13.437% | $117.2825 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.92 | 5.830% | $185.1178 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.72 | 13.361% | $259.2793 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.35 | $849.4780 | $849.49 | $849.50 | $849.50 | |