| 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 | $17.54 | 7.660% | $18.8836 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.76 | 9.816% | $173.2457 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.26 | 4.180% | $81.5313 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.50 | 4.201% | $109.9321 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.42 | 12.392% | $96.0052 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.65 | 5.540% | $182.2148 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.27 | 13.521% | $231.8893 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.40 | $893.7020 | $893.70 | $893.75 | $893.60 | |