| 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 | $17.41 | 5.507% | $18.3688 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.59 | 4.764% | $196.5268 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.42 | 7.465% | $242.2476 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.56 | 13.156% | $177.157 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.52 | 9.300% | $104.4034 | $104.40 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.38 | 13.253% | $47.9966 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.80 | 6.367% | $173.1655 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.68 | $959.8657 | $959.88 | $959.85 | $959.90 | |