| 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 | $17.69 | 6.401% | $18.8223 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.75 | 13.734% | $30.4238 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.52 | 11.448% | $8.3809 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.75 | 9.267% | $228.0949 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.65 | 7.104% | $139.9314 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.88 | 11.853% | $116.1929 | $116.19 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.64 | 4.194% | $6.9185 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.88 | $548.7647 | $548.75 | $548.75 | $548.70 | |