| 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 | $17.55 | 6.733% | $18.7316 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.40 | 5.451% | $252.4497 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.40 | 4.155% | $52.4941 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.49 | 6.419% | $112.2614 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.62 | 6.269% | $55.9187 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.59 | 10.606% | $222.9706 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.68 | 7.190% | $260.1287 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.73 | $974.9548 | $974.95 | $974.95 | $974.90 | |