| 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 | $17.61 | 4.205% | $18.3505 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.94 | 8.801% | $85.8875 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.55 | 4.480% | $174.0114 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.66 | 9.246% | $189.7166 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.59 | 6.861% | $9.1794 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.80 | 5.276% | $150.3341 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.36 | 11.264% | $153.9449 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.51 | $781.4244 | $781.42 | $781.45 | $781.40 | |