| 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 | $17.88 | 5.541% | $18.8707 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.51 | 12.704% | $185.4094 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.43 | 10.674% | $242.852 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.87 | 10.153% | $253.2087 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.32 | 5.204% | $16.1173 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.61 | 10.546% | $30.5218 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.92 | 4.554% | $238.2995 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.54 | $985.2794 | $985.28 | $985.20 | $985.30 | |