| 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 | $17.48 | 5.680% | $18.4729 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.29 | 7.525% | $223.9638 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.75 | 3.170% | $249.4135 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.35 | 6.168% | $173.4254 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.95 | 12.459% | $21.311 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.99 | 6.373% | $111.681 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.26 | 3.482% | $190.6759 | $190.68 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.07 | $988.9435 | $988.94 | $988.95 | $989.00 | |