| 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 | $17.65 | 3.469% | $18.2623 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.36 | 11.872% | $207.3659 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.93 | 9.273% | $175.853 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.85 | 7.295% | $228.3774 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.50 | 12.109% | $28.5878 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.92 | 5.702% | $243.03 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.60 | 9.133% | $263.6653 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.81 | $1,165.1417 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.30 | |