| 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 | $17.30 | 8.501% | $18.7707 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.64 | 9.462% | $201.016 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.39 | 11.490% | $177.7039 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.81 | 3.517% | $85.7224 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.66 | 8.758% | $48.5713 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.54 | 3.142% | $108.8561 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.31 | 9.856% | $248.6151 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.65 | $889.2555 | $889.26 | $889.15 | $889.30 | |