| 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 | $17.62 | 4.851% | $18.4747 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.44 | 12.138% | $260.6536 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.57 | 9.319% | $244.4045 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.83 | 11.593% | $221.8804 | $221.88 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.34 | 3.558% | $239.5711 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.87 | 6.402% | $231.818 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.75 | 6.461% | $33.8014 | $33.80 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.42 | $1,250.6037 | $1,250.59 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.70 | |