| 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 | $17.43 | 5.722% | $18.4273 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.34 | 10.672% | $25.8308 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.25 | 4.800% | $248.638 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.27 | 10.305% | $270.5451 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.56 | 5.135% | $30.0266 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 13.401% | $204.6888 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.75 | 5.610% | $240.5268 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.10 | $1,038.6834 | $1,038.70 | $1,038.80 | $1,038.50 | |