| 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 | $17.61 | 5.458% | $18.5712 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.86 | 6.555% | $123.4546 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.87 | 9.504% | $69.9402 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.52 | 10.372% | $274.2965 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.41 | 3.743% | $209.9862 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.51 | 9.533% | $181.2881 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.73 | 5.504% | $174.8518 | $174.85 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.51 | $1,052.3886 | $1,052.39 | $1,052.40 | $1,052.50 | |