| 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 | $17.54 | 5.565% | $18.5161 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.30 | 5.486% | $209.1787 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.99 | 5.473% | $73.8206 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.90 | 7.828% | $184.2781 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.87 | 12.596% | $167.6217 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.36 | 7.782% | $150.205 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.87 | 11.670% | $246.6455 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.83 | $1,050.2657 | $1,050.28 | $1,050.25 | $1,050.20 | |