| 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 | $17.97 | 5.454% | $18.9501 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.98 | 5.647% | $53.8588 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 9.821% | $197.0299 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.83 | 13.164% | $101.6552 | $101.66 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.46 | 12.299% | $271.1572 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.52 | 11.114% | $130.5812 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.48 | 6.198% | $181.0464 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.65 | $954.2788 | $954.29 | $954.30 | $954.40 | |