| 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 | $17.35 | 8.601% | $18.8423 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.55 | 5.677% | $80.8957 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.97 | 8.738% | $66.2976 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.70 | 4.163% | $162.1818 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.89 | 9.807% | $83.3325 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.28 | 10.748% | $73.4038 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.58 | 9.679% | $226.5749 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.32 | $711.5286 | $711.52 | $711.55 | $711.50 | |