| 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 | $17.80 | 6.103% | $18.8863 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.30 | 11.368% | $31.5171 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.43 | 11.765% | $140.1868 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.31 | 10.791% | $104.487 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.94 | 6.235% | $92.3607 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.96 | 4.335% | $226.3652 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.84 | 10.615% | $245.3883 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.58 | $859.1914 | $859.21 | $859.20 | $859.30 | |