| 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 | $17.43 | 8.153% | $18.8511 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.53 | 4.374% | $215.5636 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.74 | 11.413% | $232.5635 | $232.56 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.70 | 11.767% | $238.8461 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.88 | 10.648% | $80.6403 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.73 | 6.354% | $240.0729 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.33 | 7.546% | $245.5598 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.34 | $1,272.0973 | $1,272.09 | $1,272.05 | $1,272.20 | |