| 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 | $17.43 | 3.110% | $17.9721 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.87 | 9.381% | $27.2031 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.38 | 13.861% | $153.0064 | $153.01 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.65 | 9.502% | $110.2138 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.90 | 13.496% | $89.5483 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.41 | 12.154% | $135.0446 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.88 | 10.444% | $179.8912 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.52 | $712.8795 | $712.87 | $712.85 | $712.80 | |