| 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 | $17.93 | 4.703% | $18.7732 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.59 | 10.787% | $78.2045 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.28 | 3.430% | $75.7935 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.73 | 8.391% | $266.3492 | $266.35 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.51 | 11.340% | $235.4952 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.79 | 3.532% | $208.9172 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.67 | 6.391% | $64.5474 | $64.55 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.50 | $948.0802 | $948.08 | $948.05 | $948.00 | |