| 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 | $17.52 | 7.575% | $18.8471 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 9.158% | $39.6244 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.72 | 5.832% | $187.0263 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.68 | 13.237% | $179.6845 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.94 | 12.305% | $251.4958 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.76 | 3.560% | $255.5447 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.52 | 6.841% | $253.7687 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.44 | $1,185.9915 | $1,185.99 | $1,186.00 | $1,185.90 | |