| 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 | $17.94 | 5.316% | $18.8937 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.52 | 13.328% | $117.3171 | $117.32 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.72 | 13.485% | $76.852 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.89 | 11.332% | $110.0962 | $110.10 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.31 | 3.124% | $84.8814 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.51 | 3.688% | $147.7658 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.49 | 5.400% | $186.0205 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.38 | $741.8267 | $741.83 | $741.80 | $741.90 | |