| 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 | $17.88 | 3.472% | $18.5008 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.73 | 7.472% | $26.5778 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.26 | 8.129% | $224.1082 | $224.11 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.87 | 8.664% | $137.862 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.25 | 12.121% | $187.5224 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.56 | 5.459% | $197.7989 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.81 | 4.123% | $109.1313 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.36 | $901.5014 | $901.50 | $901.50 | $901.50 | |