| 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 | $17.41 | 3.626% | $18.0413 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.46 | 6.386% | $64.321 | $64.32 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.70 | 8.327% | $28.9233 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.70 | 9.281% | $21.5284 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.61 | 11.400% | $151.0695 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.51 | 3.396% | $15.0028 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.27 | 13.325% | $283.6185 | $283.62 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.66 | $582.5048 | $582.50 | $582.45 | $582.40 | |