| 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 | $17.45 | 7.343% | $18.7314 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.99 | 7.125% | $172.4605 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.54 | 3.774% | $42.07 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.90 | 3.798% | $191.9225 | $191.92 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.50 | 12.239% | $267.69 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.79 | 13.528% | $232.494 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.31 | 9.628% | $247.0028 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.48 | $1,172.3712 | $1,172.36 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.40 | |