| 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 | 6.681% | $18.7225 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.59 | 7.215% | $143.2285 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.51 | 8.823% | $271.5243 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.48 | 11.342% | $231.0124 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.76 | 8.285% | $44.137 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.57 | 5.431% | $167.1819 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.68 | 7.144% | $241.8026 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.14 | $1,117.6092 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.50 | |