| 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 | $17.38 | 3.450% | $17.9796 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.73 | 3.702% | $70.2374 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.54 | 9.170% | $239.6718 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.81 | 4.802% | $261.8059 | $261.81 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.71 | 10.293% | $268.7951 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.69 | 13.781% | $86.1208 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.80 | 5.372% | $92.5166 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.66 | $1,037.1272 | $1,037.14 | $1,037.10 | $1,037.10 | |