| 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 | $17.60 | 6.707% | $18.7804 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.99 | 6.655% | $166.3711 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.65 | 12.541% | $98.6422 | $98.64 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.82 | 8.823% | $75.9802 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.32 | 3.334% | $37.5309 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.96 | 11.649% | $70.2942 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.65 | 9.333% | $153.7769 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.99 | $621.3759 | $621.37 | $621.45 | $621.40 | |