| 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 | $17.88 | 5.384% | $18.8427 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.64 | 3.677% | $106.4141 | $106.41 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.46 | 11.135% | $199.4429 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.73 | 8.867% | $85.711 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.56 | 5.675% | $92.529 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.74 | 13.818% | $53.1985 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.73 | 10.560% | $242.9335 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.74 | $799.0717 | $799.06 | $799.10 | $798.90 | |