| 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 | $17.51 | 6.156% | $18.5879 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.34 | 12.538% | $85.9115 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.70 | 9.461% | $232.8235 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.51 | 6.345% | $250.4531 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.32 | 6.152% | $208.3976 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.94 | 5.225% | $183.0284 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.55 | 10.683% | $204.2655 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.87 | $1,183.4675 | $1,183.47 | $1,183.45 | $1,183.50 | |