| 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 | $17.92 | 5.703% | $18.942 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.37 | 10.525% | $190.5119 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.83 | 10.766% | $252.3582 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.42 | 3.274% | $238.9967 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.84 | 3.477% | $164.3629 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.34 | 9.784% | $133.2119 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.77 | 6.103% | $41.1361 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.49 | $1,039.5197 | $1,039.52 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.50 | |