| 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 | $17.40 | 3.831% | $18.0666 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.31 | 8.209% | $12.2384 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.52 | 11.198% | $238.5419 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.47 | 12.652% | $16.3007 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.79 | 6.249% | $67.7762 | $67.78 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.83 | 5.386% | $50.4061 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 13.669% | $183.9278 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.13 | $587.2577 | $587.27 | $587.30 | $587.20 | |