| 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 | $17.75 | 5.172% | $18.668 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.88 | 11.864% | $23.3572 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.88 | 5.415% | $214.9201 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.51 | 9.860% | $111.5189 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.68 | 7.298% | $192.793 | $192.79 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.84 | 12.549% | $15.5768 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.57 | 12.341% | $188.2498 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.11 | $765.0838 | $765.09 | $765.05 | $765.10 | |