| 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 | $17.72 | 5.401% | $18.6771 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.44 | 12.694% | $168.4099 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.82 | 5.799% | $151.1021 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.58 | 8.554% | $120.039 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.76 | 11.668% | $261.0351 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.27 | 6.643% | $10.9522 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.91 | 8.719% | $212.9914 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.50 | $943.2068 | $943.21 | $943.25 | $943.20 | |