| 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 | $17.96 | 5.449% | $18.9386 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.71 | 5.435% | $7.0747 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.48 | 3.816% | $246.5422 | $246.54 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.66 | 10.528% | $181.9954 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.98 | 9.633% | $31.7716 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.49 | 4.774% | $254.0665 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.61 | 3.528% | $41.0074 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.89 | $781.3964 | $781.40 | $781.35 | $781.40 | |