| 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 | $17.39 | 7.607% | $18.7129 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.60 | 12.134% | $24.2209 | $24.22 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.89 | 9.573% | $94.1122 | $94.11 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.97 | 10.140% | $83.6734 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.94 | 7.596% | $223.7351 | $223.74 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.50 | 10.313% | $27.0267 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.34 | 13.427% | $107.007 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.63 | $578.4882 | $578.49 | $578.45 | $578.40 | |