| 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 | $17.43 | 6.175% | $18.5063 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.95 | 4.361% | $19.7764 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.97 | 10.753% | $189.3544 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 11.582% | $16.4583 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.77 | 8.634% | $192.0323 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.75 | 13.138% | $76.651 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.40 | 12.732% | $117.6922 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.02 | $630.4709 | $630.47 | $630.50 | $630.60 | |