| 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 | $17.72 | 5.441% | $18.6841 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.78 | 10.249% | $119.9289 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.82 | 10.790% | $116.1301 | $116.13 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.96 | 10.446% | $12.1049 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.79 | 10.783% | $41.8649 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.35 | 7.390% | $129.2439 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.81 | 9.464% | $69.849 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.23 | $507.8058 | $507.79 | $507.85 | $507.70 | |