| 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 | $17.33 | 6.139% | $18.3939 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.55 | 6.302% | $232.323 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.43 | 12.533% | $177.1607 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.61 | 13.745% | $81.4528 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.69 | 11.688% | $162.7182 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.25 | 9.462% | $118.4926 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.86 | 7.439% | $38.5276 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.72 | $829.0688 | $829.06 | $829.05 | $829.10 | |