| 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 | 6.352% | $18.8349 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.84 | 9.651% | $98.5105 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.28 | 9.582% | $128.5178 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.53 | 4.261% | $74.5779 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.57 | 12.571% | $247.1721 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.33 | 4.245% | $117.0984 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.84 | 8.795% | $163.0184 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.10 | $847.7300 | $847.73 | $847.70 | $847.70 | |