| 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 | $17.73 | 6.664% | $18.9115 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.72 | 7.595% | $36.281 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.64 | 5.584% | $45.021 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.99 | 12.872% | $209.9306 | $209.93 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.93 | 9.548% | $196.0142 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.62 | 7.600% | $226.6271 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.59 | 7.688% | $171.8593 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.22 | $904.6447 | $904.64 | $904.65 | $904.60 | |