| 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 | $17.74 | 5.838% | $18.7757 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.92 | 13.386% | $242.5553 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.72 | 11.464% | $248.2526 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.84 | 10.710% | $272.1695 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.75 | 10.851% | $242.4866 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.29 | 4.859% | $152.3496 | $152.35 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.32 | 7.705% | $31.5791 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.58 | $1,208.1684 | $1,208.18 | $1,208.20 | $1,208.30 | |