| 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 | $17.37 | 7.514% | $18.6752 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.80 | 5.144% | $52.3617 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.81 | 7.132% | $188.3488 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.70 | 11.219% | $83.0806 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.64 | 12.661% | $104.3692 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.76 | 12.830% | $146.4082 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.26 | 11.799% | $208.2368 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.34 | $801.4805 | $801.49 | $801.50 | $801.50 | |