| 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 | $17.82 | 5.744% | $18.8436 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.81 | 8.778% | $156.4336 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.86 | 5.460% | $197.0626 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.30 | 11.409% | $238.7495 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.25 | 3.732% | $252.3281 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.26 | 4.717% | $137.4515 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.60 | 10.200% | $256.3252 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.90 | $1,257.1941 | $1,257.19 | $1,257.25 | $1,257.10 | |