| 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 | $17.70 | 5.610% | $18.693 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.50 | 3.666% | $93.8177 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.94 | 10.618% | $145.9494 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.28 | 12.368% | $130.6615 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.59 | 11.170% | $166.2992 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.69 | 13.695% | $165.6422 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.76 | 6.202% | $144.1798 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.46 | $865.2428 | $865.24 | $865.25 | $865.20 | |