| 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 | $17.37 | 7.135% | $18.6093 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.88 | 11.672% | $252.2447 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.31 | 12.357% | $83.4925 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.92 | 4.439% | $159.7081 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.32 | 4.301% | $216.2368 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.45 | 11.279% | $241.9762 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.54 | 10.586% | $168.6879 | $168.69 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.79 | $1,140.9555 | $1,140.96 | $1,141.00 | $1,140.90 | |