| 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 | 3.617% | $17.9672 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.87 | 5.271% | $45.1297 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.81 | 3.183% | $39.0135 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.46 | 6.556% | $101.7184 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.51 | 11.408% | $261.2629 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.65 | 12.513% | $137.9972 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.31 | 5.337% | $119.3574 | $119.36 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.95 | $722.4463 | $722.45 | $722.40 | $722.50 | |