| 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 | $17.88 | 5.220% | $18.8133 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.43 | 10.567% | $10.4265 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.50 | 10.639% | $72.4685 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.66 | 10.507% | $188.5912 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.40 | 13.369% | $198.8492 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.68 | 11.769% | $232.1219 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.79 | 11.370% | $122.2731 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.34 | $843.5437 | $843.54 | $843.50 | $843.50 | |