| 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 | 6.616% | $18.4019 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.57 | 10.850% | $273.3228 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.69 | 10.304% | $188.2779 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.89 | 7.256% | $206.8861 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.69 | 12.365% | $281.6878 | $281.69 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.45 | 6.514% | $36.6941 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.72 | 11.277% | $251.1744 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.27 | $1,256.4450 | $1,256.44 | $1,256.45 | $1,256.50 | |