| 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 | $17.81 | 6.357% | $18.9422 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.92 | 6.545% | $111.787 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.64 | 11.412% | $135.5216 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.41 | 8.757% | $217.9599 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.97 | 5.583% | $158.3428 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.96 | 9.784% | $158.045 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.30 | 3.435% | $41.6843 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.01 | $842.2828 | $842.28 | $842.30 | $842.20 | |