| 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 | $17.34 | 5.232% | $18.2472 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.69 | 11.700% | $81.1947 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.57 | 11.124% | $275.1097 | $275.11 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.84 | 11.357% | $225.8765 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.58 | 13.350% | $84.5364 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.25 | 8.200% | $151.7505 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.46 | 6.492% | $134.6698 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.73 | $971.3848 | $971.39 | $971.40 | $971.40 | |