| 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 | $17.96 | 4.585% | $18.7835 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.62 | 7.525% | $169.4809 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.42 | 11.319% | $26.0709 | $26.07 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.75 | 13.537% | $247.2268 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.38 | 8.602% | $130.7351 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.92 | 12.168% | $41.4124 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.89 | 12.829% | $65.3167 | $65.32 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.94 | $699.0263 | $699.03 | $699.05 | $699.00 | |