| 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 | $17.70 | 4.770% | $18.5443 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.47 | 11.348% | $199.8363 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.86 | 3.595% | $132.4566 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.46 | 9.367% | $118.6194 | $118.62 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.99 | 5.114% | $56.751 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.69 | 5.640% | $182.4297 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.53 | 7.371% | $252.8909 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.70 | $961.5282 | $961.53 | $961.55 | $961.50 | |