| 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 | $17.45 | 5.551% | $18.4186 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.91 | 9.576% | $97.424 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.71 | 7.620% | $269.8141 | $269.81 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.61 | 6.733% | $244.0023 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.77 | 4.476% | $82.2957 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.68 | 6.541% | $108.3309 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 6.362% | $232.2733 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.51 | $1,052.5589 | $1,052.55 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | |