| 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 | $17.63 | 6.665% | $18.805 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.42 | 7.618% | $76.8608 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.93 | 13.814% | $102.3529 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.33 | 6.406% | $84.4119 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.63 | 5.698% | $76.7685 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.39 | 8.244% | $87.0174 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.40 | 6.591% | $64.381 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.73 | $510.5975 | $510.60 | $510.55 | $510.70 | |