| 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 | $17.88 | 3.164% | $18.4457 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.99 | 9.823% | $49.4094 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.48 | 9.284% | $240.9494 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.99 | 12.398% | $230.4047 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.33 | 3.492% | $8.6209 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.50 | 7.584% | $36.0406 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.35 | 3.144% | $55.0273 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.52 | $638.8980 | $638.90 | $638.90 | $638.70 | |