| 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 | $17.49 | 4.369% | $18.2541 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.46 | 9.645% | $240.6269 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.38 | 7.120% | $197.5079 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.51 | 8.669% | $161.3843 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.34 | 5.481% | $75.2501 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.79 | 3.874% | $163.9028 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.77 | 6.668% | $129.8896 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.74 | $986.8157 | $986.81 | $986.85 | $986.90 | |