| 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 | $17.72 | 4.500% | $18.5174 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.43 | 5.785% | $183.4629 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.41 | 8.634% | $103.6477 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.47 | 6.795% | $156.4226 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.30 | 6.237% | $205.3561 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.64 | 10.650% | $227.5407 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.59 | 9.346% | $149.3557 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.56 | $1,044.3031 | $1,044.31 | $1,044.25 | $1,044.30 | |