| 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 | $17.90 | 3.369% | $18.5031 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.75 | 13.510% | $258.519 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.28 | 7.250% | $186.9153 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.94 | 13.640% | $218.1206 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.99 | 11.126% | $214.4621 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.64 | 9.293% | $167.9178 | $167.92 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.59 | 7.564% | $65.173 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.09 | $1,129.6109 | $1,129.61 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.60 | |