| 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 | $16.61 | 11.602% | $18.5371 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.29 | 4.632% | $184.4558 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.79 | 6.545% | $134.023 | $134.02 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.52 | 13.195% | $183.9645 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.55 | 6.588% | $9.1133 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.73 | 3.715% | $146.9953 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 12.146% | $279.6697 | $279.67 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.87 | $956.7587 | $956.76 | $956.70 | $956.80 | |