| 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 | $16.65 | 11.517% | $18.5676 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.72 | 12.107% | $191.3891 | $191.39 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.59 | 7.144% | $185.9913 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.98 | 7.698% | $79.675 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.80 | 12.454% | $71.7457 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.65 | 3.345% | $208.3952 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.40 | 9.137% | $158.6852 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.79 | $914.4491 | $914.47 | $914.50 | $914.50 | |