| 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 | $17.78 | 6.102% | $18.8649 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.36 | 8.429% | $176.0453 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.97 | 8.749% | $227.2528 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.40 | 5.331% | $34.1272 | $34.13 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.52 | 7.351% | $75.7039 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 7.776% | $39.4352 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.83 | 7.193% | $216.3476 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.45 | $787.7769 | $787.78 | $787.80 | $787.70 | |