| 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 | $17.40 | 5.184% | $18.302 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.30 | 8.834% | $79.7753 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.89 | 9.274% | $190.0166 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.64 | 12.254% | $93.8892 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.38 | 11.321% | $86.1402 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.79 | 12.728% | $277.0742 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.52 | 12.618% | $81.6706 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.92 | $826.8681 | $826.87 | $826.85 | $826.90 | |