| 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 | $17.94 | 5.159% | $18.8655 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.43 | 8.526% | $74.2643 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.85 | 11.298% | $100.0013 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.38 | 8.872% | $229.0449 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.53 | 4.769% | $100.0858 | $100.09 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.70 | 7.690% | $19.0611 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.59 | 10.709% | $161.1812 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.42 | $702.5041 | $702.50 | $702.50 | $702.60 | |