| 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 | 3.650% | $18.4912 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.34 | 12.678% | $154.752 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.32 | 5.614% | $19.3485 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.63 | 4.583% | $117.7918 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.56 | 12.321% | $280.3083 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.48 | 6.673% | $190.39 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.46 | 3.469% | $93.5981 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.63 | $874.6799 | $874.68 | $874.70 | $874.70 | |