| 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 | $17.64 | 5.171% | $18.5522 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.69 | 5.531% | $79.8764 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.55 | 8.455% | $266.3113 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.52 | 13.107% | $248.2925 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.51 | 9.491% | $100.1952 | $100.20 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.81 | 5.593% | $114.8957 | $114.90 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.29 | 4.516% | $68.2385 | $68.24 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.01 | $896.3618 | $896.37 | $896.40 | $896.40 | |