| 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 | $17.73 | 4.633% | $18.5514 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.37 | 6.450% | $181.3589 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.76 | 12.793% | $262.537 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.60 | 10.599% | $136.7004 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.96 | 8.276% | $245.7432 | $245.74 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.50 | 5.513% | $54.3392 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.74 | 12.752% | $174.4724 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.66 | $1,073.7025 | $1,073.70 | $1,073.70 | $1,073.70 | |