| 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 | $17.39 | 7.822% | $18.7502 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.79 | 4.160% | $133.1061 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.83 | 4.810% | $73.1888 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.63 | 6.725% | $130.8769 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.49 | 12.328% | $228.5762 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.34 | 6.435% | $230.2615 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.79 | 3.421% | $244.8906 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.26 | $1,059.6503 | $1,059.66 | $1,059.70 | $1,059.80 | |