| 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 | $17.40 | 8.366% | $18.8557 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.69 | 3.301% | $192.8526 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.94 | 3.130% | $40.1588 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.94 | 7.292% | $126.5402 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.92 | 12.358% | $54.9655 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.51 | 8.579% | $148.2212 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.85 | 6.752% | $180.2508 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.25 | $761.8448 | $761.85 | $761.80 | $762.00 | |