| 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 | 5.818% | $18.2536 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.52 | 6.374% | $245.2133 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.49 | 10.467% | $262.3481 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.42 | 3.513% | $251.9713 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.97 | 9.799% | $237.1329 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.53 | 12.392% | $120.8551 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.95 | 10.210% | $112.3591 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.13 | $1,248.1334 | $1,248.13 | $1,248.10 | $1,248.20 | |