| 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 | $17.86 | 5.488% | $18.8402 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.48 | 9.852% | $52.1577 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.66 | 12.520% | $24.3718 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.51 | 12.311% | $43.251 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.39 | 7.496% | $237.9854 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.96 | 10.266% | $125.6591 | $125.66 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.70 | 12.112% | $32.1761 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.56 | $534.4413 | $534.45 | $534.45 | $534.60 | |