| 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 | 6.650% | $18.8771 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.59 | 7.592% | $134.0489 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.99 | 7.742% | $177.7635 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.45 | 12.683% | $85.0193 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.37 | 5.458% | $58.3921 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.41 | 10.466% | $19.2321 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.29 | 5.816% | $98.7157 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.80 | $592.0487 | $592.05 | $592.05 | $592.00 | |