| 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 | $17.93 | 3.429% | $18.5448 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.50 | 3.114% | $257.2694 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.80 | 12.392% | $8.7666 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.51 | 10.128% | $238.4381 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.63 | 6.300% | $234.5297 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.51 | 13.864% | $195.2881 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.25 | 4.195% | $162.8047 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.13 | $1,115.6414 | $1,115.64 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.60 | |