| 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 | 7.164% | $18.4965 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.45 | 13.863% | $217.9907 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.57 | 13.630% | $154.0482 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.50 | 6.215% | $181.0966 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.43 | 13.423% | $255.6895 | $255.69 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.29 | 7.301% | $5.6762 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.31 | 3.650% | $130.9203 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.81 | $963.9180 | $963.93 | $963.95 | $963.90 | |