| 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 | $17.83 | 5.728% | $18.8513 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.82 | 5.837% | $256.9934 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.98 | 13.422% | $134.9495 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.45 | 13.377% | $139.9639 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.46 | 10.632% | $8.2531 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.61 | 9.674% | $194.792 | $194.79 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.95 | 5.799% | $223.183 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.10 | $976.9862 | $976.97 | $977.00 | $977.10 | |