| 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 | $17.50 | 8.198% | $18.9347 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.61 | 3.296% | $16.1245 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.55 | 7.141% | $187.0146 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 11.191% | $7.3497 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.41 | 10.580% | $62.3782 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.95 | 7.405% | $156.7576 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.57 | 3.208% | $138.887 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.20 | $587.4463 | $587.44 | $587.45 | $587.40 | |