| 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 | $17.97 | 5.312% | $18.9246 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.70 | 6.260% | $6.0568 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.55 | 12.683% | $248.5224 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.41 | 7.256% | $142.0177 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.35 | 13.326% | $46.8603 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.66 | 8.491% | $168.8771 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.63 | 11.270% | $262.1855 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.27 | $893.4444 | $893.45 | $893.40 | $893.50 | |