| 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 | $17.50 | 8.240% | $18.942 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.82 | 6.412% | $14.7061 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.75 | 13.521% | $254.0032 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.32 | 5.285% | $104.5691 | $104.57 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.88 | 9.582% | $176.2955 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.76 | 3.602% | $226.6397 | $226.64 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.86 | 8.649% | $158.4754 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.89 | $953.6310 | $953.64 | $953.65 | $953.60 | |