| 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 | $16.96 | 11.402% | $18.8938 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.58 | 8.221% | $253.8648 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.63 | 10.301% | $60.2574 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.81 | 10.473% | $87.0638 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.71 | 8.559% | $238.515 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.96 | 4.157% | $87.4502 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.28 | 12.230% | $211.3066 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.93 | $957.3516 | $957.35 | $957.30 | $957.50 | |