| 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 | $17.33 | 6.355% | $18.4313 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.68 | 11.309% | $265.6723 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.34 | 3.421% | $36.549 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.61 | 9.227% | $240.9657 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.88 | 13.142% | $239.7253 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.25 | 9.650% | $37.5551 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.54 | 7.202% | $234.2793 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.63 | $1,073.1780 | $1,073.19 | $1,073.20 | $1,073.20 | |