| 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 | $17.42 | 8.275% | $18.8615 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.45 | 5.656% | $252.9933 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.84 | 4.171% | $233.1764 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.62 | 13.599% | $279.0219 | $279.02 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.34 | 11.620% | $172.2743 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.90 | 7.400% | $14.9286 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.78 | 12.660% | $74.1077 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.35 | $1,045.3637 | $1,045.36 | $1,045.35 | $1,045.40 | |