| 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 | $17.73 | 6.389% | $18.8628 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.62 | 11.857% | $178.5461 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.43 | 7.855% | $22.0348 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.88 | 4.653% | $17.6654 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.27 | 9.162% | $176.0456 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.33 | 7.596% | $245.6739 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.29 | 6.352% | $86.4535 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.55 | $745.2821 | $745.28 | $745.25 | $745.30 | |