| 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 | $17.92 | 4.288% | $18.6884 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.27 | 6.642% | $48.2768 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.59 | 3.389% | $200.1508 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.53 | 13.147% | $212.1846 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.39 | 4.466% | $108.0074 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.44 | 11.570% | $179.0029 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.38 | 4.856% | $119.9343 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.52 | $886.2452 | $886.24 | $886.30 | $886.30 | |