| 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 | $17.25 | 7.189% | $18.4901 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.72 | 12.573% | $67.2286 | $67.23 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.36 | 13.130% | $232.3238 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.50 | 4.541% | $161.5158 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.80 | 10.116% | $236.5292 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.40 | 12.608% | $10.5852 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.66 | 5.214% | $156.4111 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.69 | $883.0838 | $883.09 | $883.10 | $883.00 | |