| 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 | $17.34 | 5.171% | $18.2367 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.99 | 3.759% | $50.8315 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.56 | 5.181% | $214.1064 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.27 | 13.263% | $231.3623 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.87 | 4.628% | $99.2606 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.91 | 11.488% | $257.4369 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.79 | 13.844% | $235.418 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.73 | $1,106.6524 | $1,106.66 | $1,106.65 | $1,106.60 | |