| 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 | $17.81 | 3.314% | $18.4002 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.31 | 12.743% | $178.4834 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.88 | 3.286% | $199.218 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.43 | 4.172% | $166.0814 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.57 | 9.855% | $136.8464 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.81 | 6.563% | $23.2414 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.71 | 10.624% | $165.6152 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.52 | $887.8860 | $887.89 | $887.90 | $887.80 | |