| 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 | $17.87 | 5.700% | $18.8886 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.52 | 7.848% | $224.8846 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.34 | 5.857% | $239.5967 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.94 | 9.393% | $223.0961 | $223.10 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.83 | 5.530% | $255.2032 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.32 | 13.624% | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.38 | 12.453% | $165.7332 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.20 | $1,252.7524 | $1,252.75 | $1,252.80 | $1,252.80 | |