| 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 | $17.70 | 4.481% | $18.4931 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.30 | 10.284% | $218.6932 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.39 | 8.233% | $184.4182 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.83 | 13.458% | $273.2409 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.37 | 13.287% | $204.3358 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.47 | 10.232% | $132.7965 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.32 | 11.460% | $174.2343 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.38 | $1,206.2120 | $1,206.21 | $1,206.25 | $1,206.10 | |