| 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 | $16.37 | 9.809% | $17.9757 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.74 | 6.835% | $136.471 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.36 | 3.213% | $176.8658 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.41 | 9.815% | $143.2097 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.39 | 4.111% | $202.3814 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.69 | 4.537% | $216.0675 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.78 | 11.135% | $134.2289 | $134.23 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.74 | $1,027.2000 | $1,027.21 | $1,027.20 | $1,027.30 | |