| 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 | $17.28 | 6.171% | $18.3463 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.94 | 4.222% | $142.7216 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.45 | 5.589% | $130.3496 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.39 | 8.780% | $210.3696 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 10.710% | $144.2219 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.36 | 13.658% | $147.028 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.40 | 11.830% | $249.8282 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.09 | $1,042.8652 | $1,042.87 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.70 | |