| 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 | $16.99 | 11.450% | $18.9354 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.55 | 10.495% | $92.3186 | $92.32 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.93 | 9.113% | $189.7802 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.38 | 4.205% | $190.0491 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.60 | 5.532% | $67.1184 | $67.12 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.41 | 6.406% | $24.9096 | $24.91 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.51 | 3.723% | $119.8104 | $119.81 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.37 | $702.9217 | $702.93 | $702.90 | $702.80 | |