| 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 | $17.82 | 3.790% | $18.4954 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.57 | 6.310% | $135.6197 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.40 | 11.524% | $142.0816 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.42 | 9.518% | $191.0213 | $191.02 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.80 | 6.812% | $66.0098 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.34 | 8.692% | $242.7527 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.57 | 6.319% | $45.26 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.92 | $841.2405 | $841.24 | $841.20 | $841.30 | |