| 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 | $17.49 | 3.725% | $18.1415 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.86 | 7.536% | $125.6666 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.30 | 5.742% | $114.5186 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.69 | 8.830% | $214.0577 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.73 | 4.126% | $150.7016 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.74 | 12.237% | $238.773 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 12.290% | $250.9345 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.28 | $1,112.7935 | $1,112.79 | $1,112.75 | $1,112.80 | |