| 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 | $17.47 | 7.403% | $18.7633 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.70 | 11.572% | $151.4032 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.31 | 5.865% | $69.1404 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.85 | 8.488% | $121.3438 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.85 | 13.400% | $203.9499 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.64 | 10.772% | $172.4055 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.83 | 6.192% | $175.0363 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.65 | $912.0424 | $912.04 | $912.05 | $911.90 | |