| 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 | $17.35 | 6.246% | $18.4337 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.76 | 12.768% | $146.3278 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.26 | 8.726% | $79.6527 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.67 | 12.397% | $181.7122 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.30 | 4.554% | $226.1503 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.75 | 9.466% | $252.5928 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.40 | 13.239% | $280.1533 | $280.15 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.49 | $1,185.0228 | $1,185.01 | $1,185.05 | $1,185.10 | |