| 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 | $17.71 | 6.191% | $18.8064 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.71 | 11.466% | $211.4621 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.59 | 4.629% | $198.3661 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.92 | 11.563% | $41.1891 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.75 | 9.663% | $149.9642 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.81 | 12.687% | $89.9355 | $89.94 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.60 | 7.661% | $247.1897 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.09 | $956.9131 | $956.92 | $956.90 | $957.00 | |