| 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 | $17.70 | 5.624% | $18.6954 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.55 | 11.502% | $125.4955 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.36 | 9.814% | $73.9707 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.42 | 8.146% | $255.6788 | $255.68 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.80 | 12.527% | $220.3279 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.56 | 3.418% | $106.0655 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.92 | 6.368% | $82.8819 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.31 | $883.1157 | $883.13 | $883.15 | $883.20 | |