| 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 | $17.35 | 8.399% | $18.8072 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.27 | 10.310% | $13.535 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.78 | 10.652% | $24.1 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.36 | 9.107% | $27.6695 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.98 | 11.158% | $170.0495 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.53 | 13.730% | $153.001 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.51 | 6.365% | $161.1536 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.78 | $568.3158 | $568.32 | $568.30 | $568.30 | |