| 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 | $17.33 | 8.655% | $18.8299 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.97 | 11.211% | $142.3167 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.36 | 12.442% | $225.2888 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.68 | 10.264% | $31.6237 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.35 | 9.229% | $38.6125 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.79 | 8.419% | $153.7273 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 5.604% | $251.8655 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.98 | $862.2644 | $862.27 | $862.25 | $862.20 | |