| 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 | $17.38 | 8.636% | $18.8809 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.72 | 7.510% | $151.2881 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 13.406% | $10.853 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.62 | 5.196% | $95.3286 | $95.33 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.82 | 3.567% | $235.9463 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.73 | 8.676% | $242.0541 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.68 | 4.712% | $50.9738 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.52 | $805.3248 | $805.32 | $805.35 | $805.40 | |