| 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 | $17.65 | 7.245% | $18.9287 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.37 | 7.143% | $130.0395 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.36 | 9.801% | $234.2714 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.75 | 13.108% | $182.9522 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.62 | 6.309% | $184.5737 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 5.241% | $262.8499 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.75 | 7.548% | $198.6949 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.26 | $1,212.3103 | $1,212.30 | $1,212.30 | $1,212.30 | |