| 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 | $17.79 | 5.508% | $18.7699 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.56 | 5.288% | $240.6463 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.81 | 6.863% | $148.3365 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.47 | 13.572% | $97.07 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.48 | 10.743% | $96.878 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.98 | 3.798% | $196.1575 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.34 | 8.561% | $94.8172 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.43 | $892.6754 | $892.69 | $892.65 | $892.70 | |