| 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 | $17.37 | 6.294% | $18.4633 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.91 | 4.178% | $149.9226 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.44 | 9.441% | $32.2194 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.57 | 10.720% | $86.9927 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.65 | 13.160% | $51.6575 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.68 | 4.693% | $61.4339 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.88 | 3.733% | $247.7974 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.50 | $648.4868 | $648.48 | $648.45 | $648.50 | |