| 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 | $17.95 | 5.255% | $18.8933 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.53 | 6.496% | $81.5014 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.40 | 6.143% | $187.2363 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.75 | 11.799% | $85.8057 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.90 | 9.181% | $217.161 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.75 | 9.172% | $136.1921 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.50 | 8.233% | $108.7742 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.78 | $835.5640 | $835.56 | $835.55 | $835.60 | |