| 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 | $17.82 | 4.522% | $18.6258 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.40 | 5.483% | $98.5211 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.33 | 13.358% | $219.155 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.27 | 10.844% | $172.1075 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.78 | 11.120% | $150.8787 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.36 | 11.510% | $204.4647 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.80 | 12.452% | $135.842 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.76 | $999.5948 | $999.60 | $999.60 | $999.60 | |