| 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 | $17.48 | 4.402% | $18.2495 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.59 | 7.495% | $209.1745 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.85 | 4.236% | $198.9344 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.33 | 6.728% | $57.9853 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.91 | 13.572% | $156.6271 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.72 | 8.467% | $46.3371 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.31 | 9.358% | $137.0365 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.19 | $824.3444 | $824.35 | $824.40 | $824.20 | |