| 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 | $17.38 | 7.151% | $18.6228 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.40 | 5.750% | $150.588 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.89 | 9.648% | $256.4557 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.66 | 4.262% | $209.2121 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.43 | 12.509% | $232.2523 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.53 | 13.316% | $275.9585 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.71 | 4.211% | $97.6561 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.00 | $1,240.7455 | $1,240.75 | $1,240.70 | $1,240.90 | |