| 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 | $17.25 | 8.564% | $18.7273 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.87 | 4.308% | $233.5143 | $233.51 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.64 | 7.297% | $176.6538 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.32 | 13.222% | $232.4674 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.63 | 4.391% | $58.0727 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.33 | 6.488% | $92.996 | $93.00 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.35 | 4.254% | $167.1713 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.39 | $979.6028 | $979.60 | $979.55 | $979.70 | |