| 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 | $17.26 | 4.218% | $17.988 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.79 | 6.703% | $147.0261 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.79 | 10.432% | $40.6279 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.87 | 4.499% | $57.3386 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.77 | 9.646% | $211.3646 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.65 | 9.165% | $178.6485 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.71 | 12.367% | $147.9986 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.84 | $800.9923 | $801.00 | $801.05 | $800.90 | |