| 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 | $17.55 | 5.820% | $18.5714 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.90 | 11.108% | $68.7759 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.56 | 13.220% | $156.8776 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.41 | 10.711% | $193.0911 | $193.09 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.31 | 3.188% | $85.9659 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.74 | 4.735% | $188.2507 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.44 | 13.823% | $61.9652 | $61.97 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.91 | $773.4978 | $773.51 | $773.50 | $773.70 | |