| 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 | 4.437% | $18.266 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.81 | 7.103% | $217.2156 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.76 | 11.775% | $267.9917 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.38 | 3.623% | $184.8427 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.90 | 11.176% | $175.5469 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.58 | 10.405% | $55.8428 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.68 | 7.699% | $171.9738 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.60 | $1,091.6795 | $1,091.68 | $1,091.65 | $1,091.60 | |