| 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 | $17.44 | 7.574% | $18.7609 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.64 | 4.165% | $242.3295 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.81 | 9.585% | $248.5497 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.61 | 10.483% | $156.455 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.80 | 12.649% | $239.7171 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.42 | 8.586% | $109.0421 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.37 | 13.790% | $202.9672 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.09 | $1,217.8215 | $1,217.83 | $1,217.80 | $1,217.80 | |