| 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 | $17.25 | 8.590% | $18.7318 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.50 | 5.190% | $80.4704 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.55 | 5.583% | $153.6761 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.79 | 11.108% | $109.7636 | $109.76 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.35 | 7.844% | $211.7517 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.29 | 10.379% | $249.7766 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.61 | 4.773% | $100.1735 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.34 | $924.3437 | $924.34 | $924.35 | $924.50 | |