| 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 | $17.40 | 3.665% | $18.0377 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.49 | 10.305% | $160.4827 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.71 | 12.319% | $235.5442 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.45 | 4.105% | $89.9988 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.87 | 5.347% | $257.9632 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.28 | 10.440% | $237.7552 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.62 | 7.682% | $37.2795 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.82 | $1,037.0613 | $1,037.06 | $1,037.10 | $1,037.10 | |