| 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 | $17.84 | 4.452% | $18.6342 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.70 | 8.341% | $233.6915 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.75 | 4.275% | $175.9641 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.60 | 11.599% | $246.1874 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.33 | 8.540% | $263.025 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.37 | 4.144% | $187.8445 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.44 | 11.747% | $12.7839 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.03 | $1,138.1306 | $1,138.12 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.10 | |