| 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 | $17.38 | 7.527% | $18.6882 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.28 | 4.872% | $201.6479 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.71 | 10.376% | $163.0364 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.66 | 8.627% | $194.073 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.82 | 7.864% | $183.1746 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.95 | 11.694% | $52.4403 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.40 | 3.287% | $166.7052 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.20 | $979.7656 | $979.77 | $979.75 | $979.70 | |