| 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 | $17.72 | 6.856% | $18.9349 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.72 | 10.788% | $261.1495 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.83 | 10.546% | $110.3581 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.56 | 9.313% | $145.9984 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.63 | 4.546% | $242.1599 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.61 | 12.806% | $229.6843 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.44 | 11.676% | $262.93 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.51 | $1,271.2151 | $1,271.21 | $1,271.25 | $1,271.20 | |