| 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 | 6.139% | $18.309 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.70 | 4.665% | $220.5292 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.50 | 5.158% | $217.1513 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.68 | 4.143% | $189.207 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.28 | 9.384% | $121.7225 | $121.72 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.28 | 6.335% | $8.8045 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.66 | 6.128% | $256.4689 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.35 | $1,032.1924 | $1,032.19 | $1,032.15 | $1,032.20 | |