| 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 | $17.36 | 6.222% | $18.4401 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.28 | 4.464% | $34.7656 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.65 | 3.531% | $227.4058 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.84 | 5.117% | $32.4181 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.70 | 11.856% | $174.1598 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.25 | 11.122% | $172.5169 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.36 | 12.244% | $154.1784 | $154.18 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.44 | $813.8847 | $813.90 | $813.85 | $813.90 | |