| 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 | $17.26 | 5.715% | $18.2464 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.34 | 5.151% | $140.2083 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.41 | 8.350% | $196.5577 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.33 | 12.457% | $89.2121 | $89.21 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.34 | 9.727% | $79.3765 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.47 | 4.106% | $187.8801 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.90 | 13.239% | $136.906 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.05 | $848.3871 | $848.40 | $848.40 | $848.40 | |