| 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 | $17.51 | 5.422% | $18.4594 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.37 | 6.417% | $131.2867 | $131.29 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.58 | 8.116% | $12.5198 | $12.52 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.85 | 9.266% | $212.9048 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.53 | 11.452% | $248.0141 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.44 | 7.799% | $202.0584 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.67 | 8.413% | $219.7206 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.95 | $1,044.9638 | $1,044.96 | $1,044.90 | $1,045.00 | |