| 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 | $17.51 | 8.281% | $18.96 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.43 | 13.621% | $92.5216 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.66 | 13.309% | $231.8982 | $231.90 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.26 | 5.259% | $15.0099 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.35 | 6.430% | $150.4388 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 5.832% | $260.8441 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.28 | 3.855% | $173.7286 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.96 | $943.4012 | $943.40 | $943.40 | $943.30 | |