| 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 | $17.37 | 5.834% | $18.3834 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.37 | 7.850% | $135.2115 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.53 | 5.214% | $201.5164 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.57 | 9.204% | $77.0653 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.49 | 11.714% | $169.2355 | $169.24 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.48 | 12.466% | $145.621 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.90 | 7.679% | $84.9587 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.71 | $831.9918 | $832.00 | $831.95 | $832.00 | |