| 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 | $17.67 | 4.381% | $18.4441 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.27 | 10.537% | $190.4221 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.99 | 13.378% | $218.8082 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.93 | 3.828% | $227.3106 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.52 | 13.245% | $229.3438 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.37 | 8.662% | $203.6 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.94 | 9.276% | $161.6629 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.69 | $1,249.5917 | $1,249.58 | $1,249.55 | $1,249.50 | |