| 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 | 4.726% | $18.3271 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.83 | 8.369% | $154.7834 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.60 | 10.153% | $236.3883 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.46 | 5.775% | $177.1308 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.72 | 6.630% | $66.8783 | $66.88 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.65 | 3.345% | $108.1505 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.88 | 4.445% | $178.4756 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.64 | $940.1340 | $940.14 | $940.25 | $940.20 | |