| 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 | $17.25 | 4.344% | $17.9993 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.81 | 7.683% | $244.2358 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.80 | 3.753% | $221.8239 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.71 | 12.364% | $146.871 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.39 | 11.308% | $31.6003 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.46 | 9.331% | $56.2617 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.54 | 5.243% | $203.6873 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.96 | $922.4793 | $922.48 | $922.45 | $922.50 | |