| 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 | $17.56 | 3.528% | $18.1795 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.99 | 10.393% | $20.9636 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.40 | 7.821% | $117.9562 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.61 | 7.268% | $157.2656 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.82 | 10.558% | $151.2655 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.72 | 5.824% | $117.1683 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.94 | 8.540% | $129.0975 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.04 | $711.8962 | $711.91 | $711.85 | $712.10 | |