| 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 | $16.83 | 11.519% | $18.7686 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.42 | 8.852% | $14.6079 | $14.61 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.37 | 8.217% | $88.0562 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.56 | 4.664% | $194.2145 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.33 | 13.199% | $51.3131 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.44 | 4.792% | $82.1988 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.67 | 7.849% | $63.275 | $63.28 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.62 | $512.4341 | $512.44 | $512.40 | $512.50 | |