| 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 | $17.42 | 5.577% | $18.3915 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.74 | 5.518% | $104.1885 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.25 | 8.843% | $82.9928 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.26 | 10.118% | $190.7904 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.98 | 11.166% | $206.7465 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.74 | 12.551% | $170.7849 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.46 | 11.173% | $219.5222 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.85 | $993.4168 | $993.41 | $993.45 | $993.40 | |