| 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 | $17.76 | 4.834% | $18.6185 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.79 | 5.804% | $104.5238 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.81 | 6.804% | $157.867 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.94 | 8.365% | $226.4178 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.45 | 8.657% | $139.5699 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.65 | 3.439% | $180.6562 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.41 | 9.694% | $106.8529 | $106.85 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.81 | $934.5061 | $934.51 | $934.40 | $934.60 | |