| 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 | $17.96 | 4.345% | $18.7404 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.71 | 11.178% | $158.6621 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.66 | 3.112% | $109.9793 | $109.98 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.85 | 10.130% | $80.2297 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.71 | 6.144% | $6.0608 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.51 | 4.370% | $68.3728 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.38 | 8.204% | $131.338 | $131.34 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.78 | $573.3831 | $573.38 | $573.40 | $573.40 | |