| 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 | $17.87 | 3.347% | $18.4681 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.51 | 9.409% | $160.2951 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.78 | 8.236% | $142.6334 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.35 | 5.661% | $221.2013 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.53 | 10.637% | $226.2859 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.39 | 12.247% | $218.1969 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.79 | 4.411% | $141.7797 | $141.78 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.22 | $1,128.8604 | $1,128.87 | $1,128.90 | $1,128.90 | |