| 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 | $17.36 | 9.125% | $18.9441 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.58 | 13.212% | $92.3583 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.71 | 4.144% | $34.0655 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.79 | 11.295% | $188.9678 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.66 | 13.325% | $270.4614 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.62 | 6.110% | $121.6233 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.59 | 9.807% | $158.7699 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.31 | $885.1903 | $885.19 | $885.10 | $885.30 | |