| 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 | 3.108% | $18.2501 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.28 | 11.386% | $204.1483 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.82 | 9.429% | $87.3462 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.86 | 5.461% | $117.9687 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.60 | 13.735% | $122.3789 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.80 | 13.230% | $222.8366 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.75 | 6.204% | $217.4527 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.81 | $990.3815 | $990.39 | $990.40 | $990.40 | |