| 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 | $17.72 | 4.675% | $18.5484 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.54 | 9.549% | $159.4376 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.38 | 6.327% | $101.4147 | $101.41 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.92 | 7.778% | $44.1028 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.33 | 7.254% | $130.1313 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.88 | 10.635% | $181.3086 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.77 | 12.434% | $175.1384 | $175.14 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.54 | $810.0818 | $810.08 | $810.10 | $809.90 | |