| 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 | $18.33 | 3.403% | $18.9538 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.27 | 10.239% | $82.9769 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.51 | 3.815% | $167.6716 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.35 | 7.356% | $208.6464 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.60 | 9.545% | $207.6973 | $207.70 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.50 | 10.304% | $131.8133 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.83 | 11.171% | $6.4813 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.39 | $824.2406 | $824.24 | $824.25 | $824.30 | |