| 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 | $17.46 | 6.103% | $18.5256 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.60 | 13.773% | $244.1569 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.55 | 13.281% | $163.7477 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.88 | 4.204% | $44.6827 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.25 | 6.181% | $200.9475 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.34 | 3.219% | $55.057 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.98 | 3.419% | $150.9711 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.06 | $878.0885 | $878.10 | $878.10 | $878.10 | |