| 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 | $17.56 | 5.256% | $18.483 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.54 | 7.339% | $170.1753 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.84 | 10.487% | $221.9021 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.53 | 12.652% | $125.6408 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.34 | 12.110% | $269.4452 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.52 | 9.677% | $268.1822 | $268.18 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.59 | 13.419% | $171.9319 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.92 | $1,245.7605 | $1,245.76 | $1,245.85 | $1,245.70 | |