| 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 | $17.82 | 5.410% | $18.7841 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.85 | 10.239% | $208.1864 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.58 | 3.512% | $37.8647 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.97 | 9.384% | $113.7265 | $113.73 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.63 | 4.872% | $144.3353 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.56 | 9.230% | $249.6561 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.70 | 6.379% | $84.7841 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.11 | $857.3372 | $857.34 | $857.40 | $857.40 | |