| 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 | $17.57 | 7.388% | $18.8681 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.56 | 5.324% | $214.3975 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.54 | 8.810% | $214.9433 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.67 | 6.545% | $185.0367 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.56 | 9.279% | $21.375 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.81 | 10.468% | $269.332 | $269.33 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.80 | 7.671% | $205.4363 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.51 | $1,129.3889 | $1,129.40 | $1,129.45 | $1,129.30 | |