| 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 | $16.90 | 11.652% | $18.8692 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.78 | 8.463% | $184.1485 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.27 | 10.284% | $21.2517 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.83 | 12.751% | $46.0362 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.27 | 5.337% | $144.5961 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.95 | 12.396% | $15.6792 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.42 | 13.774% | $202.9956 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.42 | $633.5765 | $633.59 | $633.60 | $633.60 | |