| 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 | $17.40 | 8.389% | $18.8597 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.81 | 8.763% | $48.7367 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.65 | 6.440% | $9.2071 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.48 | 10.664% | $114.5151 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.50 | 10.742% | $214.2858 | $214.29 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.42 | 11.385% | $60.6157 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.98 | 12.545% | $24.7374 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $444.24 | $490.9575 | $490.98 | $490.95 | $490.90 | |