| 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 | $17.65 | 5.765% | $18.6675 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.71 | 5.855% | $178.588 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.78 | 3.590% | $133.4032 | $133.40 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.55 | 5.848% | $216.5121 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.42 | 9.579% | $191.1277 | $191.13 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.52 | 4.638% | $109.3676 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.49 | 13.649% | $86.9301 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.12 | $934.5962 | $934.60 | $934.60 | $934.60 | |