| 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 | $17.38 | 6.744% | $18.5521 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.39 | 3.401% | $139.9946 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.42 | 12.221% | $214.8134 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.77 | 3.833% | $254.152 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.51 | 3.635% | $187.0715 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.74 | 9.154% | $30.2793 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.41 | 13.305% | $14.0612 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.62 | $858.9241 | $858.91 | $858.90 | $859.10 | |