| 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 | $17.44 | 3.613% | $18.0701 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.32 | 3.225% | $17.8786 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.27 | 13.354% | $157.8681 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.29 | 10.325% | $126.0904 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 9.463% | $187.9151 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.74 | 12.869% | $249.147 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.98 | 11.815% | $78.2481 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.71 | $835.2174 | $835.23 | $835.20 | $835.20 | |