| 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 | $17.65 | 6.405% | $18.7805 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.29 | 6.665% | $234.9723 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.29 | 13.274% | $232.5402 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.78 | 7.706% | $264.7198 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.37 | 13.767% | $43.6524 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.31 | 6.434% | $189.7825 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.81 | 8.406% | $24.7274 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.50 | $1,009.1751 | $1,009.17 | $1,009.20 | $1,009.20 | |