| 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 | $17.90 | 3.597% | $18.5439 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.61 | 5.589% | $157.9717 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.90 | 5.830% | $252.8279 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.67 | 6.323% | $203.7893 | $203.79 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.77 | 7.546% | $222.3729 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.48 | 13.560% | $236.7499 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.57 | 12.134% | $177.8109 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.90 | $1,270.0665 | $1,270.06 | $1,270.05 | $1,270.00 | |