| 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 | $17.52 | 5.404% | $18.4668 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.78 | 10.290% | $214.8229 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.54 | 9.103% | $157.6975 | $157.70 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.98 | 13.311% | $266.2582 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.73 | 7.782% | $250.841 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.75 | 7.120% | $248.2506 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.81 | 5.765% | $130.9476 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.11 | $1,287.2846 | $1,287.29 | $1,287.25 | $1,287.30 | |