| 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 | $17.79 | 4.276% | $18.5507 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.45 | 5.733% | $238.375 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.94 | 13.498% | $187.2036 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.36 | 13.354% | $201.0447 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.87 | 6.206% | $29.5996 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.94 | 10.363% | $268.1159 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.49 | 12.434% | $105.1145 | $105.11 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.84 | $1,048.0040 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.00 | |