| 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 | $17.95 | 5.387% | $18.917 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.59 | 9.464% | $225.047 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.36 | 6.429% | $188.7625 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.51 | 13.498% | $140.1814 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.53 | 11.722% | $224.0361 | $224.04 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.85 | 5.327% | $80.9438 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.99 | 13.495% | $278.0514 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.78 | $1,155.9392 | $1,155.94 | $1,155.95 | $1,155.90 | |