| 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 | $17.38 | 8.677% | $18.8881 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.52 | 12.483% | $161.4356 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.76 | 11.249% | $153.2566 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.75 | 10.667% | $149.1238 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.59 | 7.497% | $8.159 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.82 | 13.212% | $193.3887 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.60 | 9.481% | $194.4383 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.42 | $878.6901 | $878.70 | $878.70 | $878.70 | |