| 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 | $17.70 | 5.588% | $18.6891 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.48 | 10.310% | $241.0053 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.40 | 7.350% | $268.8044 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.31 | 4.346% | $222.5805 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.64 | 7.267% | $179.8224 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.62 | 11.708% | $88.9419 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.26 | 8.228% | $253.5349 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.41 | $1,273.3785 | $1,273.37 | $1,273.40 | $1,273.30 | |