| 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 | $16.85 | 11.502% | $18.7881 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.58 | 4.636% | $179.5344 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.60 | 12.668% | $219.2519 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.95 | 10.662% | $201.3495 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.27 | 3.135% | $17.8114 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.55 | 5.790% | $103.1981 | $103.20 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.32 | 5.816% | $218.3196 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.12 | $958.2530 | $958.25 | $958.25 | $958.20 | |