| 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 | $17.38 | 5.221% | $18.2874 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.37 | 13.802% | $180.2282 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.65 | 11.704% | $258.7623 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.50 | 8.416% | $166.4186 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.85 | 4.495% | $200.4737 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.81 | 6.228% | $245.1848 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.68 | 8.263% | $144.726 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.24 | $1,214.0810 | $1,214.08 | $1,214.10 | $1,214.10 | |