| 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 | $17.60 | 4.737% | $18.4337 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.92 | 12.359% | $133.6173 | $133.62 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.59 | 10.765% | $174.5546 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.92 | 3.678% | $44.4986 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.77 | 8.129% | $248.448 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.76 | 6.588% | $151.0991 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.58 | 9.221% | $167.7416 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.14 | $938.3929 | $938.39 | $938.40 | $938.30 | |