| 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 | $17.70 | 4.516% | $18.4993 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.46 | 13.182% | $256.312 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.89 | 5.776% | $204.0313 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.98 | 7.131% | $34.2605 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.84 | 12.285% | $206.4247 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.42 | 5.821% | $230.076 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.61 | 4.398% | $95.639 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.90 | $1,045.2428 | $1,045.24 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.20 | |