| 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 | $17.75 | 3.604% | $18.3897 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.37 | 12.251% | $164.3018 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.71 | 13.196% | $151.3544 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.60 | 7.819% | $91.2149 | $91.21 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.93 | 7.589% | $261.366 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.80 | 11.754% | $32.1852 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.48 | 11.243% | $156.2742 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.64 | $875.0862 | $875.08 | $875.05 | $875.20 | |