| 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 | $17.38 | 3.506% | $17.9893 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.83 | 7.753% | $179.7643 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.84 | 13.671% | $37.3296 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.37 | 5.494% | $109.0491 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.55 | 13.347% | $260.188 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.57 | 10.820% | $274.3571 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.80 | 10.111% | $42.7231 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.34 | $921.4005 | $921.40 | $921.40 | $921.40 | |