| 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 | $17.74 | 6.118% | $18.8253 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.55 | 4.263% | $12.0424 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.93 | 9.184% | $259.7815 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.94 | 13.307% | $125.7028 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.63 | 3.403% | $134.0413 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.42 | 6.430% | $90.9125 | $90.91 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.34 | 11.360% | $206.3946 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.55 | $847.7004 | $847.69 | $847.75 | $847.60 | |