| 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 | $18.28 | 3.739% | $18.9635 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.38 | 5.508% | $141.7817 | $141.78 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.30 | 13.732% | $252.8262 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.62 | 13.605% | $147.2548 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.55 | 5.559% | $201.1427 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.82 | 8.283% | $266.1813 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.56 | 3.836% | $57.6913 | $57.69 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.51 | $1,085.8415 | $1,085.83 | $1,085.90 | $1,085.90 | |