| 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 | $17.41 | 6.242% | $18.4967 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.70 | 3.439% | $103.1287 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.90 | 12.626% | $242.0333 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.48 | 10.198% | $62.2398 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.93 | 4.635% | $247.9117 | $247.91 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.70 | 13.516% | $163.1225 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.78 | 8.482% | $113.6674 | $113.67 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.90 | $950.6001 | $950.60 | $950.60 | $950.50 | |