| 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 | $17.31 | 7.818% | $18.6633 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.52 | 4.668% | $140.7994 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.33 | 13.271% | $57.0093 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.38 | 3.696% | $109.2748 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.97 | 3.739% | $138.9791 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.41 | 10.849% | $180.0299 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.67 | 6.313% | $171.8762 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.59 | $816.6320 | $816.63 | $816.65 | $816.70 | |