| 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 | 3.854% | $18.0498 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.66 | 7.665% | $253.7233 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.65 | 13.164% | $266.671 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.83 | 10.632% | $36.3205 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.29 | 6.355% | $143.8877 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.52 | 7.453% | $119.8316 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.93 | 9.180% | $147.3166 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.26 | $985.8005 | $985.80 | $985.75 | $985.70 | |