| 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 | $17.64 | 5.673% | $18.6407 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.77 | 3.218% | $47.2429 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.74 | 11.874% | $198.8448 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.35 | 11.445% | $59.4559 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.51 | 9.788% | $247.5829 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.46 | 3.549% | $170.2967 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.99 | 10.774% | $169.4731 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.46 | $911.5370 | $911.53 | $911.55 | $911.50 | |