| 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 | $17.64 | 5.154% | $18.5492 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.46 | 5.378% | $89.0023 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.31 | 3.634% | $258.3699 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.41 | 8.148% | $262.1616 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.80 | 7.506% | $55.6881 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.63 | 12.555% | $8.5879 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.99 | 13.840% | $200.347 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.24 | $892.7060 | $892.71 | $892.70 | $892.70 | |