| 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 | $17.56 | 6.661% | $18.7297 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.95 | 4.728% | $162.276 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.62 | 4.237% | $251.8574 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.57 | 5.688% | $250.0261 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.62 | 6.674% | $138.2708 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.48 | 7.577% | $61.8353 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.91 | 12.340% | $132.4601 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.71 | $1,015.4554 | $1,015.47 | $1,015.50 | $1,015.50 | |