| 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 | $17.98 | 5.503% | $18.9694 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.77 | 13.441% | $41.7123 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 10.801% | $50.9574 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.31 | 10.165% | $265.8392 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.71 | 4.492% | $167.9291 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.73 | 11.594% | $33.1769 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.27 | 8.118% | $237.0703 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.76 | $815.6546 | $815.66 | $815.65 | $815.70 | |