| 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 | $17.71 | 5.444% | $18.6741 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.64 | 13.108% | $168.1237 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.80 | 9.552% | $207.9297 | $207.93 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.84 | 9.204% | $68.6238 | $68.62 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.69 | 12.209% | $43.4137 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.39 | 5.117% | $98.1688 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.66 | 3.714% | $174.924 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.73 | $779.8578 | $779.84 | $779.75 | $779.80 | |