| 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 | $17.71 | 4.754% | $18.5519 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.71 | 5.746% | $158.3123 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.35 | 5.574% | $83.773 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.85 | 9.462% | $235.1791 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.80 | 3.207% | $178.3417 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.63 | 9.152% | $179.6969 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.36 | 13.528% | $8.3557 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.41 | $862.2106 | $862.21 | $862.20 | $862.30 | |