| 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 | $17.96 | 5.639% | $18.9728 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 7.447% | $260.4515 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.72 | 3.684% | $238.1829 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.90 | 5.677% | $249.292 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.46 | 11.835% | $117.9412 | $117.94 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.77 | 12.545% | $169.6841 | $169.68 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.59 | 7.216% | $160.3844 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.80 | $1,214.9089 | $1,214.89 | $1,214.95 | $1,215.00 | |