| 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 | $17.50 | 5.429% | $18.4501 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.87 | 6.756% | $218.711 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.86 | 12.709% | $179.0495 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.46 | 9.299% | $260.6344 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.25 | 13.294% | $195.1489 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.82 | 9.818% | $87.6567 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.34 | 8.426% | $171.6817 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.10 | $1,131.3323 | $1,131.33 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.30 | |