| 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 | $17.47 | 4.506% | $18.2572 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.75 | 11.200% | $164.298 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 9.379% | $187.9241 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.58 | 13.378% | $18.7981 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.28 | 12.810% | $229.3202 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.98 | 12.312% | $34.7943 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.87 | 5.358% | $178.9716 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.74 | $832.3635 | $832.36 | $832.30 | $832.40 | |