| 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 | $17.34 | 8.738% | $18.8552 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.52 | 6.353% | $165.4002 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.37 | 13.678% | $57.2596 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.46 | 12.355% | $85.9066 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.88 | 9.151% | $75.1832 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.83 | 6.333% | $175.2687 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.63 | 8.622% | $267.8944 | $267.89 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.03 | $845.7679 | $845.77 | $845.75 | $845.90 | |