| 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 | $17.46 | 8.501% | $18.9443 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.72 | 8.602% | $143.0506 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.37 | 5.248% | $47.751 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.91 | 12.722% | $267.0497 | $267.05 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.28 | 11.484% | $10.3457 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.29 | 3.788% | $203.7255 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.70 | 12.450% | $109.8637 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.73 | $800.7305 | $800.73 | $800.75 | $800.70 | |