| 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 | $16.96 | 7.195% | $18.1803 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.86 | 12.866% | $105.936 | $105.94 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.49 | 11.850% | $12.8516 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.49 | 10.653% | $32.6316 | $32.63 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.81 | 3.752% | $259.1829 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.79 | 10.697% | $161.3852 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.98 | 10.602% | $40.9006 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.38 | $631.0682 | $631.07 | $631.15 | $631.10 | |