| 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 | $17.52 | 7.653% | $18.8608 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.79 | 12.198% | $52.4974 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.85 | 8.593% | $244.1714 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.56 | 3.110% | $206.7974 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.64 | 11.524% | $140.1188 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.42 | 12.837% | $54.6357 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.38 | 5.252% | $117.2297 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.16 | $834.3112 | $834.32 | $834.30 | $834.30 | |