| 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 | $17.26 | 6.538% | $18.3885 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.31 | 7.348% | $261.1884 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.94 | 4.506% | $137.8852 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.46 | 8.595% | $80.8598 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.52 | 4.724% | $162.8668 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.61 | 7.329% | $209.9463 | $209.95 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.65 | 7.463% | $160.8184 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.75 | $1,031.9534 | $1,031.97 | $1,031.95 | $1,032.00 | |