| 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 | $16.53 | 13.229% | $18.7168 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.88 | 12.671% | $64.0873 | $64.09 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.61 | 9.764% | $106.043 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.40 | 6.174% | $62.0056 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.45 | 9.751% | $209.0208 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.81 | 4.666% | $15.501 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.68 | 12.120% | $136.4276 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.36 | $611.8021 | $611.81 | $611.80 | $611.70 | |