| 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 | $17.25 | 6.702% | $18.4061 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.38 | 8.557% | $150.2212 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.74 | 8.856% | $202.1891 | $202.19 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.29 | 3.111% | $135.3744 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.25 | 12.256% | $271.9402 | $271.94 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.39 | 11.665% | $233.8153 | $233.82 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.70 | 3.831% | $81.715 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.00 | $1,093.6613 | $1,093.67 | $1,093.60 | $1,093.60 | |