| 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 | $17.85 | 3.259% | $18.4317 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.52 | 5.858% | $97.9398 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.52 | 10.697% | $152.2305 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.93 | 9.314% | $254.6251 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.93 | 7.235% | $33.1678 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.36 | 13.775% | $125.5621 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.76 | 5.109% | $250.9582 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.87 | $932.9152 | $932.92 | $932.95 | $932.90 | |