| 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 | 3.806% | $17.9896 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.38 | 10.364% | $106.3688 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.78 | 12.160% | $227.438 | $227.44 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.72 | 11.569% | $14.1916 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.96 | 4.817% | $94.2934 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.49 | 7.132% | $201.9331 | $201.93 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.65 | 9.692% | $22.6514 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.31 | $684.8659 | $684.86 | $684.90 | $684.90 | |