| 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 | $16.80 | 11.197% | $18.6811 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.96 | 10.282% | $140.014 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.95 | 13.868% | $70.5412 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.64 | 13.745% | $87.1742 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.71 | 5.667% | $50.4137 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.96 | 9.630% | $62.4452 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.72 | 6.717% | $78.6718 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.74 | $507.9412 | $507.93 | $507.90 | $507.90 | |