| 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 | $17.50 | 5.349% | $18.4361 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.28 | 9.428% | $12.3435 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.78 | 11.139% | $102.0034 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.40 | 9.873% | $87.2392 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.94 | 5.141% | $167.1111 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.71 | 10.379% | $235.891 | $235.89 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.78 | 4.820% | $254.482 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.39 | $877.5063 | $877.50 | $877.55 | $877.40 | |