| 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 | $17.76 | 6.297% | $18.8783 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.92 | 9.679% | $143.5917 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.25 | 8.153% | $196.0273 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.67 | 8.655% | $23.5455 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.39 | 9.854% | $173.9978 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.76 | 11.731% | $79.0609 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.88 | 3.455% | $137.471 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.63 | $772.5725 | $772.58 | $772.60 | $772.60 | |