| 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 | $17.91 | 5.167% | $18.8354 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.35 | 13.553% | $84.4267 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.71 | 9.798% | $175.3584 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.95 | 3.750% | $88.1356 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.94 | 9.380% | $196.8184 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.30 | 5.779% | $172.7371 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.61 | 10.682% | $173.3391 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.77 | $909.6507 | $909.67 | $909.70 | $909.50 | |