| 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 | $17.99 | 3.750% | $18.6646 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.40 | 12.761% | $179.741 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.71 | 11.582% | $14.1821 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.38 | 11.158% | $74.8983 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.58 | 7.241% | $175.4248 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.68 | 5.806% | $175.2994 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.51 | 13.648% | $280.1537 | $280.15 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.25 | $918.3639 | $918.35 | $918.35 | $918.40 | |