| 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 | $17.35 | 4.700% | $18.1655 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.47 | 10.138% | $58.8908 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.79 | 6.289% | $100.7513 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 9.684% | $273.0473 | $273.05 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.42 | 4.587% | $170.9161 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.53 | 8.519% | $226.2947 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.70 | 9.120% | $95.6982 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.20 | $943.7639 | $943.77 | $943.75 | $943.80 | |