| 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 | 5.689% | $18.3687 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.50 | 9.291% | $262.8449 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.25 | 9.620% | $246.9191 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.69 | 9.214% | $69.5584 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.51 | 5.554% | $185.2578 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.58 | 5.762% | $139.1616 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.28 | 9.538% | $213.9058 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.19 | $1,136.0163 | $1,136.02 | $1,135.95 | $1,136.10 | |