| 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 | $18.25 | 7.275% | $19.5777 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.88 | 10.859% | $179.4585 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.78 | 6.671% | $48.834 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.68 | 7.501% | $89.9568 | $89.96 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.39 | 12.804% | $91.8112 | $91.81 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.31 | 9.620% | $177.9242 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.50 | 10.525% | $203.9186 | $203.92 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.79 | $811.4810 | $811.48 | $811.45 | $811.50 | |