| 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 | $17.33 | 5.297% | $18.248 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.56 | 12.262% | $157.7955 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.42 | 13.672% | $234.6417 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.65 | 9.838% | $112.7487 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.51 | 11.385% | $240.0458 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.70 | 12.116% | $155.5049 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.64 | 7.454% | $86.6509 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.81 | $1,005.6355 | $1,005.64 | $1,005.65 | $1,005.50 | |