| 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 | $17.84 | 3.274% | $18.4241 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.41 | 11.844% | $221.9097 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.99 | 5.492% | $234.1817 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.94 | 9.852% | $243.8055 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.34 | 12.314% | $192.4388 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.31 | 11.233% | $25.9284 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.53 | 13.379% | $165.0005 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.36 | $1,101.6887 | $1,101.69 | $1,101.70 | $1,101.60 | |