| 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 | $17.45 | 5.848% | $18.4705 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.44 | 13.129% | $32.1739 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.55 | 9.245% | $262.7888 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.50 | 5.588% | $176.8599 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.41 | 5.649% | $255.0473 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.46 | 12.387% | $52.215 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.47 | 6.144% | $218.0941 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.28 | $1,015.6495 | $1,015.65 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.70 | |