| 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 | $17.90 | 5.228% | $18.8358 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.26 | 6.675% | $25.8794 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.71 | 12.553% | $84.0883 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.76 | 12.867% | $88.894 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.79 | 9.710% | $184.0824 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.52 | 10.402% | $13.8223 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.38 | 7.333% | $262.3004 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.32 | $677.9026 | $677.90 | $677.95 | $677.90 | |