| 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 | $17.45 | 6.211% | $18.5338 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 5.327% | $150.5123 | $150.51 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.26 | 9.649% | $148.3112 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.74 | 3.430% | $97.9896 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.52 | 10.494% | $48.087 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.51 | 12.240% | $277.8052 | $277.81 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.47 | 8.241% | $51.382 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.85 | $792.6211 | $792.62 | $792.65 | $792.60 | |