| 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 | $17.61 | 4.125% | $18.3364 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.92 | 13.690% | $52.2064 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.77 | 12.439% | $186.3901 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.91 | 3.450% | $88.8739 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.63 | 9.687% | $224.4525 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.44 | 4.805% | $259.3295 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.81 | 13.816% | $137.5011 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.09 | $967.0899 | $967.09 | $967.10 | $967.10 | |