| 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 | $16.95 | 9.354% | $18.5355 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.42 | 13.438% | $163.8272 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.41 | 10.604% | $106.6333 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 7.409% | $155.0771 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 4.849% | $132.0154 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.77 | 8.656% | $246.3992 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.81 | 11.836% | $114.9786 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.65 | $937.4663 | $937.48 | $937.55 | $937.40 | |