| 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 | $17.50 | 5.212% | $18.4121 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.65 | 9.599% | $109.2154 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.67 | 4.566% | $234.9284 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.59 | 3.255% | $245.3236 | $245.32 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.64 | 10.406% | $204.9577 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.33 | 11.373% | $82.7836 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.34 | 6.605% | $14.2211 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.72 | $909.8419 | $909.84 | $909.80 | $909.80 | |