| 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 | $16.79 | 11.768% | $18.7658 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.31 | 7.434% | $256.026 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.89 | 4.310% | $253.3586 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.74 | 4.450% | $229.5184 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.79 | 7.609% | $129.9809 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.77 | 4.501% | $95.9006 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.30 | 6.425% | $69.4955 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.59 | $1,053.0458 | $1,053.06 | $1,053.05 | $1,053.10 | |