| 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 | $17.60 | 6.541% | $18.7512 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 13.183% | $87.6376 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.83 | 11.654% | $180.6897 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.84 | 11.477% | $162.5781 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.86 | 5.542% | $218.3242 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.32 | 4.241% | $143.1437 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.64 | 8.201% | $207.3564 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.52 | $1,018.4809 | $1,018.48 | $1,018.50 | $1,018.50 | |