| 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 | $17.52 | 7.174% | $18.7769 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.43 | 9.742% | $169.4746 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.87 | 10.403% | $217.3504 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 13.505% | $77.9779 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.38 | 5.723% | $117.7543 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.47 | 4.235% | $159.9695 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.64 | 10.349% | $79.054 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.01 | $840.3576 | $840.35 | $840.35 | $840.60 | |