| 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 | $17.27 | 9.213% | $18.8611 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.34 | 9.785% | $217.7476 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.56 | 8.687% | $191.8978 | $191.90 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.88 | 13.204% | $73.4468 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.71 | 5.799% | $101.2602 | $101.26 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.30 | 8.133% | $46.8216 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.53 | 8.411% | $94.8921 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.59 | $744.9272 | $744.93 | $744.90 | $744.90 | |