| 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 | $17.94 | 5.182% | $18.8697 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.89 | 8.423% | $97.4614 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.94 | 11.109% | $223.2624 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.95 | 10.737% | $236.9218 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.40 | 7.807% | $124.4093 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.78 | 10.346% | $250.2427 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.39 | 10.339% | $218.9015 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.29 | $1,170.0688 | $1,170.06 | $1,170.00 | $1,170.10 | |