| 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 | $17.72 | 5.406% | $18.6779 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.58 | 12.143% | $200.265 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.87 | 8.111% | $187.9726 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.84 | 8.331% | $239.2382 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.48 | 12.759% | $143.7452 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.32 | 4.629% | $234.7038 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.86 | 6.127% | $45.486 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.67 | $1,070.0887 | $1,070.10 | $1,070.10 | $1,070.10 | |