| 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 | $16.99 | 9.197% | $18.5526 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.29 | 10.185% | $250.4395 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.55 | 7.275% | $93.9193 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.80 | 10.564% | $216.4843 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.73 | 13.753% | $19.0309 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.34 | 6.289% | $136.4113 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.52 | 4.838% | $224.8985 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.22 | $959.7364 | $959.73 | $959.75 | $959.70 | |