| 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 | $17.76 | 6.187% | $18.8588 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.71 | 11.665% | $110.2245 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.83 | 8.727% | $260.76 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.79 | 11.295% | $162.257 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.46 | 8.814% | $259.4779 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.87 | 3.464% | $129.1955 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.29 | 13.569% | $100.2701 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.71 | $1,041.0438 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.00 | $1,041.20 | |