| 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 | $17.44 | 3.736% | $18.0916 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.98 | 8.510% | $224.594 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.50 | 4.206% | $241.2369 | $241.24 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.79 | 11.436% | $22.0532 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.39 | 11.241% | $236.2648 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.26 | 6.684% | $207.2443 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.66 | 6.605% | $218.1778 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.02 | $1,167.6626 | $1,167.65 | $1,167.70 | $1,167.70 | |