| 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 | $17.98 | 3.339% | $18.5804 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.82 | 3.637% | $122.1051 | $122.11 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.40 | 8.468% | $60.0913 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.55 | 11.620% | $78.7479 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.89 | 12.405% | $189.8408 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.44 | 6.641% | $140.1689 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.27 | 11.205% | $150.427 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.35 | $759.9614 | $759.97 | $760.00 | $759.90 | |