| 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 | $17.31 | 5.324% | $18.2316 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.65 | 4.136% | $155.8395 | $155.84 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.66 | 7.808% | $169.9701 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.57 | 9.284% | $180.9415 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.64 | 11.746% | $251.0262 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.40 | 9.152% | $145.6088 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.84 | 12.856% | $78.8186 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.07 | $1,000.4363 | $1,000.44 | $1,000.45 | $1,000.30 | |