| 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 | $17.85 | 5.221% | $18.7819 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.53 | 10.561% | $217.2855 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.74 | 3.789% | $229.1038 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.26 | 4.751% | $72.5505 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.87 | 12.496% | $152.8483 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.93 | 5.149% | $107.1784 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.51 | 12.606% | $197.6348 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.69 | $995.3832 | $995.38 | $995.45 | $995.40 | |