| 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 | $17.94 | 4.441% | $18.7367 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.87 | 4.597% | $144.2079 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.61 | 3.667% | $100.1527 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.53 | 9.437% | $88.1296 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.25 | 7.304% | $214.8763 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.45 | 6.637% | $263.8733 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.48 | 9.255% | $144.741 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.13 | $974.7175 | $974.72 | $974.75 | $974.70 | |