| 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 | $17.72 | 3.500% | $18.3402 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.91 | 7.364% | $33.1862 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.83 | 3.862% | $225.204 | $225.20 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.77 | 8.532% | $101.7705 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.75 | 12.227% | $166.9377 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.99 | 4.792% | $170.8005 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.34 | 9.322% | $104.2276 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.31 | $820.4667 | $820.47 | $820.50 | $820.40 | |