| 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 | $17.74 | 5.444% | $18.7058 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.80 | 7.267% | $93.1078 | $93.11 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.92 | 11.385% | $81.2219 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.95 | 10.862% | $230.5375 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.74 | 6.109% | $97.3444 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.54 | 13.597% | $60.8198 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.64 | 6.817% | $264.5216 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.33 | $846.2588 | $846.26 | $846.20 | $846.10 | |