| 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 | 5.354% | $18.9426 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.74 | 13.676% | $39.491 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.95 | 3.699% | $9.2811 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.93 | 4.459% | $187.9531 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.35 | 3.388% | $126.4952 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.30 | 12.340% | $280.0636 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.86 | 10.126% | $50.5038 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.11 | $712.7304 | $712.72 | $712.75 | $712.80 | |