| 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 | $17.80 | 3.208% | $18.371 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.37 | 4.484% | $13.9695 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.59 | 9.561% | $180.3264 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.79 | 6.637% | $187.4572 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.76 | 3.707% | $157.3857 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.79 | 5.726% | $143.5653 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.93 | 13.152% | $7.8414 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.03 | $708.9165 | $708.93 | $708.90 | $709.00 | |