| 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 | $16.61 | 13.541% | $18.8592 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.38 | 6.371% | $100.3929 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.77 | 10.545% | $9.6948 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.75 | 11.500% | $120.1413 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.94 | 3.268% | $189.9512 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.76 | 11.799% | $105.9407 | $105.94 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.84 | 13.425% | $175.6273 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.05 | $720.6074 | $720.60 | $720.65 | $720.60 | |